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Open Forum 1/31/17: Trump Administration Travel Ban

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President Trump signed an executive order Friday barring entry into the U.S. for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days. The president also blocked refugees from the country for 120 days. The action has raised legal challenges and spurred protests across the country and internationally. 

Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, an immigration attorney with Tully Rinckey PLLC, and University at Albany Associate Professor Rey Koslowski, who specializes in international migration and homeland and border security are in the studio for the discussion and to answer your questions. Alan Chartock hosts.

We want to hear from you. What are your thoughts about the president’s action? Does it make America safer?The number to call is 1-800-348-2551. And you can email us at voxpop@wamc.org

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