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American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ACLU) Statement on Trump's Executive Order Banning Refugees

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Written by ACLU ACLU
Published: 29 January 2017 29 January 2017



In response to President Trump's Executive Order banning entry into the United States by people from seven Muslim-majority countries, the ACLU of Oregon has joined with local attorneys to assist in the representation of anyone affected.

If you or someone you know has a family member who will be arriving in the next 72-hours from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan or Yemen at Portland International Airport (PDX), or who was detained already by Customs pursuant to President Trump's Executive Order, please call the ACLU of Oregon at (971) 412-2258 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We are deeply relieved that, on Saturday evening, a federal judge stayed the removal of individuals with approved refugee applications, valid visas, and other individuals from the seven banned countries legally authorized to enter the United States. The stay means that people detained at airports may not be deported, but people may still be detained pending these proceedings.

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