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Syrian Refugees Crisis, Post Trump Election
Tweet Approximately 86,000 Syrian immigrants resided in the United States in 2014, accounting for 0.2 percent of the nation’s 42.4 million immigrants. Though the population remains a small one, its growth occurred largely after the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the national-origins quota system and opened the door to Syrians seeking safety from war and persecution, as well as education and employment opportunities and family reunification. Between 2010 and 2014, the population grew approximately, owing largely to the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The majority of Syrian immigrants come to the United States through family reunification channels rather than as refugees or asylum seekers…
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Syrian Refugees Welcomed at MN Governor’s Mansion
Tweet Published on Dec 7, 2015 Commuinty Vigil: We Stand with Refugeees, The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is a partnership of faith-based organizations committed to enacting fair and humane immigration reform that reflects our mandate to welcome the stranger and treat all human beings with dignity and respect. Coalition members work together to advocate for just and equitable immigration policies, educate faith communities, and serve immigrant populations around the country. Come join us at the Governor’s Mansion to stand in solidarity with refugees, to declare MN a place of welcome, and to reject the politics of fear and hate. Community Vigil: We Stand With Refugees Sun December 6th 2:30 PM…