Following the terrorist attacks in Paris over the weekend, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday, November 15, said he will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to the state. In the FB post, he went further to state that he will not accept any policy that endangers the lives of Alabama citizens.
“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.
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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 with the FBI, DHS and federal intelligence partners to monitor any possible threats. Law enforcement presence has been increased at public places and gatherings in Alabama to ensure the safety of citizens. There haven’t been any 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.
