In Personal Call to DHS Secretary Kelly, Schumer Urges Administration to Rescind Anti-Refugee, Anti-Immigrant Executive Orders

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the below statement in response to the Administration’s executive orders halting refugees from entering the United States and detaining incoming refugees at airports around the country:

“This afternoon, I called Secretary Kelly to urge the administration to rescind these anti-American executive actions that will do absolutely nothing to improve our safety. In fact, they will do the opposite. We have a long and proud tradition of accepting refugees who seek safety in the United States, after a long and thorough vetting process. That tradition should continue.

“These executive orders were mean-spirited and un-American in their origin, and implemented in a way that has caused chaos and confusion across the country. They will only serve to embolden and inspire those around the globe who would do us harm. They must be reversed, immediately.”