Trump to 'suspend immigration into the United States' by executive order amid coronavirus
By: By Gregg Re
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President Trump announced late Monday he will soon sign an executive order "to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States" in a drastic escalation of his efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economy.
The declaration came hours after U.S. equity markets crashed, with oil prices turning negative for the first time in history . Also on Monday, three states -- Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina -- revealed plans to begin reopening some businesses.
"In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!" the president tweeted.
The precise contours of the president's planned executive order were not immediately clear. The U.S. recently agreed with both Canada and Mexico to extend border restrictions on nonessential travel for another 30 days, through May 16 and May 19, respectively.
And, the president already has blocked most travel from other hotspots, including most of Europe, Iran, South Korea, and China.
However, people with temporary work visas, students and business travelers were exempted, along with emergency personnel.
On Monday, the U.S. government said it will continue to quickly expel migrants it encounters along the border with Mexico for at least another month in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Under the U.S. policy change spurred by the virus, the U.S. government has sent some 10,000 Mexicans and Central Americans back to Mexico, according to data from the U.S.Border Patrol.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says that more than 100 migrants at 25 detention centers have tested positive for COVID-19. Guatemala claims that 44 migrants deported from the U.S. tested positive.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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No cartoons or posters. They have gone way over the line of late.
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I don't believe you can dictate the form of the responses by the way.
It’s a group, so he probably can.
Guess again, his seed his rules.
Meh, I feel like the Donald is being a little opportunistic here. This infection is everywhere, and I doubt very much that immigration has much impact. He could just as easily require that someone simply test negative for the virus before admission. That seems a lot more targeted and reasonable.
How can we justify closing down stores, parks, and banning public assembly while allowing people to freely wander into this country from other countries. It doesn't matter where the virus came from or where it hit hardest at this point, what matters is the virus is everywhere and we're struggling to manage this within our own population. We don't have the capacity to test our own people so why would we waste tests or manpower testing immigrants who should be "sheltering in place" where ever they're coming from. Our holding facilities at the border are not designed to prevent the spread of viruses so the safest thing to do is send them back. As long as Americans can't take a walk in the park there shouldn't be any international travel unless it's essential and approved by the Government. The thing to remember is no matter where or how the virus started all these infections can from one person "virus patient zero" and all the work we've done and sacrifices we've made can be undone by a second wave that could be caused by one person. This is doubly important because if this virus mutates again we need to be able to contain that new strain wherever it may pop up so we don't have another world wide pandemic.
You are 100% right Zuksam. I am international travel at this time, because all our hard work could be easily undone. But what American's seem to forget is that we are really 50 European size countries and therefore, it is up to the states, to work together in partnership. That should be the focus at this time.
He should have done this long ago.
I think the rest of the world will be banning the US from coming to them soon.
But Trump is just trying to tickle the base again. The virus is HERE and more likely to come from here to another country rather than come in. That ship sailed months ago.
You mean because a country of 328 Million had more deaths than countries with a population of 60 Million? That sounds like the logic of the New York Times!
But Trump is just trying to tickle the base again
Maybe he's gonna "tickle" the resistance and leave that ban in place for his entire second term.
It's total deaths that matter, and the US makes up 25% of the deaths worldwide. We are the worst worldwide.
No, it is percentage that matters. A nation like the US should probably have 5 times what Italy has. We know what the Times is trying to do. Didn't they call it the "Trump virus?" They fool nobody and they are to be treated with scorn.
There is no doubt that Italy is far worse than the US proportionately, but still, people should be equally as scared of us. I have no idea of what you are talking about the NYT, but if they called it the "Trump Virus" that would be wrong. But Hey, I read the Federalist or Brietbart and they blame plenty of people that I don't agree with either. That is why I am not a partisan.
I'm glad you read the Federalist. Everyone should.
Yup and it isn't going anywhere, you can hide in your house and beg for handouts from the Federal Government but most of us are ready to get back with our lives.
While I can stay at home another six months without "begging for handouts" I am looking forward to the opening up in NYS. I need to get out of the house.
The reason I can stay another 6 months at home??? Because I took to heart all the berating the conservatives on Newsvine gave me when I spoke about hitting rock bottom when the economy collapsed in the last decade. I was told to suck it up, put on my big girl pants and pull myself up. So I find it extremely amusing that so many that berated me back then are here now taking up for those that failed to plan ahead. I am called heartless because I TOOK THEIR ADVICE and planned ahead.
Here In NY (the state not the city - to clarify for those of you who think we are the same thing) the golf courses & boating are open - with some precautions in place. I cannot wait to go back to the office - even if I have to wear a mask (and gloves - I will wear gloves).
Here's to all of us getting back to some kind of life outside our domiciles.
Yes, Here's to that day!
Rather a blanket statement. If you live in a hotspot, you want us to stay in. If you don't then maybe you can go back to work. And btw, a lot New Yorkers are working at home.
Good for you Veronica! I am dying to get out of my house, but I live in a hotspot where 21% of the state's covid is. I need to get so much done that requires me to get out of the house and I am losing my mind.
And btw, the Halpern household is not getting any government handouts.
Looking forward to it.
We are high here, too (Monroe County NYS). I am hoping that we are moving forward and can soon get back to living. I will even wear masks & gloves - I just want to be out doing something other than running into the store to pick up supplies.
I hope you know I wasn't aiming that at you.
Assuming a lot eh? So I guess from your back and forth statement you are thanking "Conservatives' for opening your eyes to plan ahead.
I have 10 cases of Covid19 in my county, probably less than 50 in the surrounding 4 county's. one actually has no cases. Are hotspots are over 400 miles away. The virus is going no where, the curve has been broken. Let the people get on with their lives.
What's the unemployment for your state? Only essential workers allowed to work in our state. Many people are working from home, Many people are not, many people are not allowed to work on their own home. But you seem to know all about Michigan I forgot about that.
High here too in Erie County.
Hospitalizations were also slightly up in Erie County, with the latest 3-day rolling average at 228.
Since Erie County is at too high of a risk for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, it isn’t being included in New York’s newest lift on restrictions.
Monroe County is slated to be on the fast track for reopening. I am actually looking forward to it. I still plan on practicing safety procedures, but I am getting antsy.
They should be, it isn't about whether the virus has infected people within a country it's about individuals starting new clusters that then become city wide epidemics. Countries around the world are struggling to identify the infected and contain the spread within their own populations, nobody has the manpower to police travelers, or test and quarantine them. Now is not the time for Political Ideals to get in the way of common sense.