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Immigration Ban's Potential Implications

Last week President Trump issued an executive order banning refugees for from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States for a 90 day period. The order also prevents all refugees from entering the country for 120 days and Syrian refugees indefinitely. Some experts fear this policy will have a strongly negative impact on foreign affairs, sending the message that the United States is at war with Islam and willing to restrict immigration based on religious beliefs. Listen to learn more about Trump’s refugee ban and its potential foreign policy consequences.

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The International Implications Of Trump's Refugee Ban

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01/29/2017

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Listening Comprehension Questions

Which three groups are blocked from entering the United States as a result of Trump’s order?
What are expert Richard Haass’ concerns about the refugee ban’s effect on foreign policy?
In what ways might the refugee ban lead to “increased alienation and radicalization” of Muslim citizens in the U.S.?
How does Haass think other countries will respond to the ban? Will they cooperate with America or do their own thing?

Classroom Discussion Themes

Do you think that a temporary refugee ban makes a country safer?
What do you think could be done to reduce the threat of terrorism in the U.S. and around the world?

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