"After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to Alabama through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. As your Governor, I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the citizens of Alabama in harm’s way" Bentley wrote.Full Press Release
Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday announced he is refusing Syrian refugees relocating to Alabama.
“After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on
innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian
refugees to Alabama through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. As
your Governor, I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the
citizens of Alabama in harm’s way,” Governor Robert Bentley said.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is working diligently with the
FBI, DHS and federal intelligence partners to monitor any possible
threats. Law enforcement presence has been increased at major gathering
events in Alabama to further insure the safety of citizens. To date,
there has been no credible intelligence of any terrorist threats in
Alabama.
Alabama currently has one U.S. State Department approved refugee
processing center in Mobile. There have been no Syrian refugees
relocated in Alabama to date, though neighboring states have processed a
number of refugees.
“The acts of terror committed over the weekend are a tragic reminder
to the world that evil exists and takes the form of terrorists who seek
to destroy the basic freedoms we will always fight to preserve. I will
not place Alabamians at even the slightest, possible risk of an attack
on our people. Please continue to join me in praying for those who have
suffered loss and for those who will never allow freedom to fade at the
hands of terrorists,” Governor Bentley added.
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