Day: March 6, 2017

Senator Jeff Merkley Denounces New Trump Ban

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a new executive order restricting travel from a number of Muslim-majority nations: “Just like the old ban, the new ban makes our country less safe. Giving ISIS[Read More…]

Sierra Club Statement On Trump’s Second Executive Action Targeting Muslims

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017.  Today, Donald Trump issued his second executive order targeting immigrants and refugees from Muslim majority countries. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “America was founded as a refuge for those seeking asylum from persecution and prejudice, a country that[Read More…]

Any Version of Muslim Ban Is Unconstitutional, Says Center for American Progress’ Michele Jawando

Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Saturday, January 28, 2017, after two Iraqi refugees were detained while trying to enter the country. AP/Craig Ruttle Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017.  Today, the White House issued an immigration order restricting entry into the United States for nationals[Read More…]

Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS, March 6, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]

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