Texas becomes first state to refuse refugees under Trump order

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas on Friday became the first governor in the United States to refuse to accept refugees under an executive order requiring local jurisdictions to actively opt in to the federal resettlement program.The decision is a major blow to the program since Texas is the largest recipient of refugees in the country."At this time, the state and non-profit organizations have a responsibility to dedicate available resources to those who are already here, including refugees, migrant