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Immigration and Refugee Ban
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that prohibits refugees and people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. Since the ban is currently being challenged in the court system, the situation is changing rapidly.
Below are several links that explain the ban and provide up to date information about how it is enforced, who it impacts and other helpful details:
Executive Order fact sheet from the ACLU: https://filemanager.capwiz.com/filemanager/file-mgr/aclu/2_ACLU_FAQ_Muslim_Ban_EO_02.01.17.pdf
Updates on the status of the ban and contact information: https://aclum.org/cases-briefs/louhghalam-v-trump/
Information and updates from U.S. Customs & Border Patrol: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states
Press Release: Massachusetts Delegation Calls on Customs and Border Protection to Comply with Court Order Blocking Trump’s Immigration Executive Order at Logan International Airport - http://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/massachusetts-delegation-calls-on-customs-and-border-protection-to-comply-with-court-order-blocking-trumps-immigration-executive-order-at-logan-international-airport
In addition, if you or someone you know has been impacted by the ban and needs assistance, please contact my Lowell office at 978-459-0101.