Proponents argue that this strategy would bolster national security by minimizing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country. Enhanced screening processes, once implemented, would provide a more thorough assessment of applicants, reducing the likelihood of malicious actors gaining entry. Critics argue that such a policy might inadvertently promote discrimination by broadly categorizing individuals based on their nation of origin rather than specific, credible threat intelligence. It may strain diplomatic relations with the affected countries and potentially harm the perception of the nation enacting the ban, being seen as hostile or prejudiced towards certain international communities. Additionally, genuine refugees fleeing terrorism or persecution in their home countries might be unjustly denied safe haven.
@9GN5KWP6mos6MO
No, but they should be kept somewhere safe like a migrant-specific shelter with all basic necessities provided until they’re thoroughly screened and cleared
@9GSFFG26mos6MO
No, but increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments or high crime rates.
@9GQFBJM6mos6MO
No, but there should be a deeper vetting of visas and those entering from that country to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country
@9LWW6XK1 day1D
No , But we cant let them in until cleared . Let them be under our military's protection at the border
@9LWSZ2M2 days2D
It depends. Those who have helped us, for example the Afghan translators should be able to enter. There needs to be a better screening process.
@9LVYNTW3 days3D
I am in the middle of yes and no yes because we never want to risk a terrorist attack but all so no because we don't want to judge everyone who comes from other countries based on the history.
@9LVHW473 days3D
They shouldn't be banned but they should have their background checked before coming into the country
@9LVHQ5QIndependent3 days3D
Immigrants from high risk countries who are fleeing those countries should be able to enter the US, but their should be security screenings and backgrounds checks to ensure that the person being allowed in is not a threat
@9LV9KJVIndependent 4 days4D
They shouldn’t be banned but they should be placed somewhere safe while the government does background checks
@9LSWJTC5 days5D
Yes, and we should return to the pre-1965 immigration laws that prohibited immigration from anywhere outside of Europe or East Asia.
@9LSMM435 days5D
They should focus on being able to successfully rule out the high risk immigrants rather than making a whole country that could have skilled workers and surgeons and doctors pay the price
@9LSCYMTRepublican5 days5D
No, everyone is different and should be treated with the same courtesy in the process as someone from any other nation.
@Hailstone5 days5D
No, as long as they will be required to undergo background checks to ensure they have no connections with any terrorist organizations.
@9LRVG436 days6D
Yes, except for verified refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who promote hate and terrorism
@9LRJBWW6 days6D
No, instead they should go through thourough screening and mackground checks before allowing them into the country.
@9LR4WJN6 days6D
Instead of outright banning them, do an intensive background check to make sure they have no affiliations or connections to terrorist and cartel groups.
@9LLPLST2wks2W
Immigrants should have to be logged into the system ie Ellis Island kind of idea upon entering the country.
@9LJY92KLibertarian2wks2W
No, it is wrong to use fear to justify discrimination in humanitarian situations, if anything it brings the terrorists more sympathizers
@9LJF3ZH2wks2W
No, they should just take their photo id and fingerprints to put it in the system to track them down
@9LJCJP6Republican2wks2W
Yes, and deport immigrants who promote hatred for Jews, Israel, and the US and promote terrorism, and denationalize those who came under false pretenses
@9LHZPDW2wks2W
After a slight background check, and important factors such as having a family. They should be allowed to come to the US.
@9LHGJD23wks3W
No, because if they cant cross to get away from a life they don't want we are stopping them from that freedom but there is some safety that could be added
@9LGLSBX3wks3W
No, they should just get a photo id and their background from them and then put it in the system to track them down
@9LGC733Republican3wks3W
As long as they have extensive background checks to see their past and their history if clear come on in
@9LGB96G3wks3W
I think they should do the screening as the people enter the country, but only allow a certain amount of people to enter at a time.
@9LG94HL3wks3W
This is a difficult question, we don't want to assume that the entire high risk country is filled with potential terrorists, but we can rightly assume that there are some...
@9LG7G923wks3W
I believe that people from high risk countries should be watched surveyed, not banned. if the country is one we're fighting we should let civilians come in, and if they may be potential terrorists than they should be surveyed.
@9LD2CVJ3wks3W
Yes, unless they are being targeted for helping the U.S. government and are in danger (eg. Afghan interpreters)
No, what is a “high risk” country; there are more domestic terrorist in America than any international threat.
@9LBW8KRWomen’s Equality4wks4W
yes because there is a pretty good chance of someone being a terrorists and we might not be able to tell if they are or are not.
@9LBW8C9Republican4wks4W
no but when we find immigrents insted of just sending them back to where they came from we should give them the option to and from that we can do like a background check on them but also giving them a chance
@JW-StamperConstitution 4wks4W
Yes, both those who have helped us in battle zones need to be brought to the USA and their families protected.
@9L8V33G4wks4W
Immigrants should have the right to enter the country no matter their background. To protect this country, the process of immigration should remain lengthy, but not too complicated.
@9L7QVBC1mo1MO
no but the immigrants from high risk countries should be highly screened before being approved entry
@9L7Q9V31mo1MO
Not banned, but they should be kept somewhere safe and humane with all basic necessities provided until their asylum claims are processed
@9L7N2XG1mo1MO
Yes this is protected by the U.S. Constitution in order to protect the safety of the American citizens.
@9L74XYW1mo1MO
They maybe shouldn't be allowed in with the general public, but they should have a place to go where they don't have to worry about whatever it is they're fleeing from
@9L74N5JRepublican1mo1MO
I don't think that immigrants should be allowed into a country unless they have the legal paper work and want to become citizens for the right reasons.
@9L74FFC1mo1MO
Not ban, but they should be kept somewhere safe and humane with all basic necessities provided until their asylum claims are processed
@9L6M5TL1mo1MO
No the government should be trained better to detain terroristic individuals isn't that one of the main jobs of the government how about t you do the job our taxes pay you to do.
@9L65DPX1mo1MO
Yes, but said immigrants should be able to stay in the country under holding or watch while the screening process continues.
@9L5YHW4Republican1mo1MO
Yes, but programs should be put in place in order for them to have a path to permanent residency/citizenship.
@9L5S2WXLibertarian1mo1MO
No, but ALL immigrants should be screened at the current screening level until an improved method of screening can be phased in.
@9L5M6LN1mo1MO
we should provide assylum but that does not mean that they are free to roam in America beforethey are checked out.
We should have a devision made to screen people coming in. Certain country’s should also be watched more than others
@9L2XD8K1mo1MO
They must come in a limited number and shorter of them camper to western European countries and also harder to enter and remain comper to western european countries people
@9L277WQRepublican1mo1MO
No, but make the immigration process for people from high risk countries much more thorough to eliminate risk of terrorism
@9KYZTX51mo1MO
No, but immigrants from high risk countries should be highly screened for any type of terrorism or ideological threat.
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