If you were one of the people that strongly believed that President Trump's election was grossly exaggerated by Democrats, you may want to think again. He is quickly proving that his actions have been quick and decisive. He has signed executive orders that impacted water, air and land quality. We will begin to build the wall. All issues that will eventually impact our area, but may not be seen right away.
There is one possible executive order that will have an immediate impact on our area. According to reports from major newspapers, the Trump administration is considering executive orders that will directly impact the Mohawk Valley Refugee Center. While the details are not clear, the Trump administration has indicated it would suspend the refugee program nationwide for 120 days. He will most likely ask for revisions of entry laws, and possibly ban refugees from countries like Syria from entering at all.
His legislation goes beyond resettlement. He would also extend the Federal Government's outreach to visa programs from our Muslim and European allies. Some countries may follow suit with such a nationalistic policy shift. With borders closing, this may lead to large scale crises around the world.
Locally, many have credited the revitalization of Utica NY to refugee resettlement. The impact can be seen all over the city. They buy decaying properties and redevelop them. They open new businesses and have become a positive part of the Utica cultural scene. Major media outlets have recognized Utica as a positive example of refugee resettlement. Unfortunately, Utica has been lumped into the misinformation during the election of sanctuary cities across the United States. While people in the Mohawk Valley voted for President Trump, did they realize how their vote would impact the local refugee resettlement center? This is an example how "Making America Great Again" has marginalized our area, and the rest of the country.
What can you do to support the Mohawk Valley Refugee Center?
- If you live in New Yorks 22nd Congressional District, please contact Representative Claudia Tenney's office at 202.225.3665
- Chuck Schumer can be reached at (518)- 431-4070. Fax: (518) 431-4076
- Sign the petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/protect-united-states-refugee-admissions-program
- Or: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/do-not-stop-refugee-resettle.fb49?source=s.icn.fb&r_by=17634054
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