Gov. Snyder puts Syrian refugee efforts on hold following Paris attacks

Gov. Snyder puts Syrian refugee efforts on hold following Paris attacks

November 15, 2015
Gov. Snyder puts Syrian refugee efforts on hold following Paris attacks
DETROIT (AP/WXYZ) - Michigan's Republican governor, who has bucked many party leaders for welcoming Syrian refugees, is putting efforts on hold following the deadly attacks in Paris. Gov. Rick Snyder said in a statement Sunday that the state is postponing efforts to accept refugees until federal officials fully review security clearances and procedures. "Michigan is a welcoming state and we are proud of our rich history of immigration," Snyder said. "But our first priority is protecting the safety of our residents. "Given the terrible situation in Paris, I've directed that we put on hold our efforts to accept new refugees until the U.S. Department of Homeland Security completes a full review
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