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President Trump's Ridiculous Ban

A hectic weekend followed Trump's executive order immigration ban

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President Trump's Ridiculous Ban
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On Friday, Trump signed an executive order that bans citizens from seven different Muslim countries from coming into the United States for 90 days -- and barred the entry of all refugees for 120 days.

The ban is also prohibiting the admission of refugees coming from the war-torn country of Syria for an indefinite period of time.

The seven countries listed in the ban are the following: Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, and Libya.

“I do not understand how one person can ruin the fundamental principles that our country was built on,” said a UAlbany student who asked to stay anonymous. “We are a country built on immigrants and accepting all of those in need. With this ban we might as well tear down the Statue of Liberty since it does not mean shit anymore.”

There has been a lot of backlash from multiple world leaders since Trump signed the executive order. Multiple countries have spoken out against it, questioning the United States’ morality and judgement.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, tweeted the following, “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.”

The United States’ ally, Britain, tweeted out their opposition to the ban as well. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson called it “divisive and wrong to stigmatize because of nationality.”

This ban has even heard its outcry from inside the country. Protests erupted in JFK airport against the ban Saturday, and companies are offering different services to those who are being affected by it.

Lyft has donated 1 million dollars to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), in response to the ban and has joined several companies. Tesla Motors, Microsoft, Apple, and Netflix have also criticized the ban and asked the government to change their decision.

President Trump is putting many things in jeopardy, from individuals who are fleeing terrorist persecution to relations with foreign countries who were just starting to warm up with the U.S.

I hope that President Trump realizes the enormous mistake he has made and will go on to fix his wrongs.
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