Schumer Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order on refugees:

“Tears are running down the cheeks of the Statue of Liberty tonight as a grand tradition of America, welcoming immigrants, that has existed since America was founded has been stomped upon.

“Taking in immigrants and refugees is not only humanitarian but has also boosted our economy and created jobs decade after decade. This is one of the most backward and nasty executive orders that the president has issued.”