What California lawmakers say about President Trump's travel ban
State officials offer some support, mainly criticism of policy
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What California lawmakers say about President Trump's travel ban
State officials offer some support, mainly criticism of policy
As crowds rally at airports across California to show their frustration over President Donald Trump's executive order that temporarily bans travel for some people, lawmakers who represent the state are sharing a variety of reactions to the policy.
The executive order Trump signed on Friday included:
A 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.A 120-day suspension of the U.S. refugee program.An indefinite suspension for processing refugees from Syria.
Here's what California lawmakers have to say in support of and in opposition to the executive order.
Supporters
@DevinNunespic.twitter.com/mMkWIogxLS— John Batchelor (@batchelorshow) January 29, 2017
Opponents
Trump should listen to the voices of those rising up across the country and cancel these bigoted executive orders targeting refugees. pic.twitter.com/16sPkS01HU— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 30, 2017
The president’s blatantly discriminatory order should be rescinded. Read more about the bills I’m introducing. https://t.co/sfoGBH0UgKpic.twitter.com/hH50XceKjn— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) January 30, 2017
A sweeping denial of refuge to families facing persecution and bloodshed abroad is not an effective way to protect our citizens. pic.twitter.com/4hmNwwo5EF— Rep. Doris Matsui (@DorisMatsui) January 28, 2017
.@AGBecerra joins 16 AGs condemning #TrumpAdministration for executive order: https://t.co/8StIo9Fy2G #NoBanNoWall— Xavier Becerra (@AGBecerra) January 29, 2017
The Trump ban includes countries where people are suffering most. It goes against everything we stand for. And @GOP remains silent.— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 28, 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) —
As crowds rally at airports across California to show their frustration over President Donald Trump's executive order that temporarily bans travel for some people, lawmakers who represent the state are sharing a variety of reactions to the policy.
The executive order Trump signed on Friday included:
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- A 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.
- A 120-day suspension of the U.S. refugee program.
- An indefinite suspension for processing refugees from Syria.
Here's what California lawmakers have to say in support of and in opposition to the executive order.
Supporters
@DevinNunespic.twitter.com/mMkWIogxLS
— John Batchelor (@batchelorshow) January 29, 2017
Opponents
Trump should listen to the voices of those rising up across the country and cancel these bigoted executive orders targeting refugees. pic.twitter.com/16sPkS01HU
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 30, 2017
The president’s blatantly discriminatory order should be rescinded. Read more about the bills I’m introducing. https://t.co/sfoGBH0UgKpic.twitter.com/hH50XceKjn
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) January 30, 2017
A sweeping denial of refuge to families facing persecution and bloodshed abroad is not an effective way to protect our citizens. pic.twitter.com/4hmNwwo5EF
— Rep. Doris Matsui (@DorisMatsui) January 28, 2017
The Trump ban includes countries where people are suffering most. It goes against everything we stand for.
And @GOP remains silent.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 28, 2017