The student voice of UNC Asheville
People in the United States remain divided about refugee resettlement issues, mainly due to Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric. For years, this issue was never hotly contested, yet times have changed as the advent of the new President has fueled polarized sentiments.
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With the advent of Trump’s Travel and Muslim Bans, discussion about immigration to the United States has become more of a hot button issue and nowhere is this more evident than in the national conversation surrounding refugee resettlement. Recently, many organizations have stepped to the forefront when it comes to raising their voices about the legal issues refugees face upon arrival in the U.S.
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The refugee vetting process to the United States is very complicated and takes a minimum of two years. Now, with admissions being slashed, the complexities of the process may deepen further.
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65.6 million people in the world are displaced and the numbers show no sign of slowing down. American sentiment toward refugees has proven to be less than favorable and according to some, also will not cease.
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North Carolina ranks ninth in the country for states for resettled refugees. For many people working at organizations to help people fleeing from conflict, it is vital and important to lend a hand to assist those in need.
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