FCNL’s lobbyist on Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Yasmine Taeb, spoke with Politico about the need to continue supporting our refugee resettlement program after the arrest of two refugees in California and Texas prompted some members of Congress to call for fast-tracking anti-refugee legislation.
“If the allegations prove to be true, that would be very upsetting, but these two men certainly do not represent the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program or our refugee communities,” said Yasmine Taeb, a lobbyist with the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a Quaker organization.
“As a faith community, we will continue to appeal for a well-funded, robust refugee admissions program with the existing safeguards. We must ensure the U.S continues to serve as a safe haven for women, men, and children fleeing violence and persecution.”
