@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 1yr agoActive 14hrs ago

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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.

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 @9GN5KWP from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

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

 @9M4G5FW from Maryland  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, except for harmless refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who incite hate or terrorism

 @9NTH43Q from North Carolina  answered…10mos10MO

Not banned, but they should be kept somewhere safe with all basic necessities provided until their background check is completed

  @9GSFFG2 from Massachusetts  answered…1yr1Y

No, but increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments or high crime rates.

 @9VJZYWB from Maryland  answered…6mos6MO

No, the vast majority of prospective immigrants are regular people, and this unjustly turns them away. Plus, there is no real definition of a high risk country.

 @9QRZ2Y3 from Maryland  answered…9mos9MO

No but all immigrants regardless of where they are from should undergo security screenings and checks.

 @9GQFBJM from Massachusetts  answered…1yr1Y

No, but there should be a deeper vetting of visas and those entering from that country to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country

 @B44RQZP from Texas  answered…6 days6D

Screen them and background check but allow them in only if they are fleeing the terrorist regime not support it.

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