By — Rick Callahan, Associated Press Rick Callahan, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/appeals-court-upholds-order-pence-syrian-refugees Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Appeals court rules against Pence on Syrian refugees Politics Oct 3, 2016 3:41 PM EDT INDIANAPOLIS — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. A three-judge panel for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on Monday agreed with an injunction a federal judge issued in February. The judge found Pence’s directive “clearly discriminates” against refugees from the war-torn nation. The appeals court says federal law doesn’t allow a governor “to deport to other states immigrants he deems dangerous.” Donald Trump’s running mate, Pence, was among dozens of governors from mostly Republican states who tried to block Syrian refugees after the Paris terror attacks last November. Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, which helps Syrian refugees with medical and social services and job training, challenged Pence’s order. READ MORE: Where do the presidential candidates stand on Supreme Court nominees? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Rick Callahan, Associated Press Rick Callahan, Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order blocking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence from barring state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state. A three-judge panel for the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago on Monday agreed with an injunction a federal judge issued in February. The judge found Pence’s directive “clearly discriminates” against refugees from the war-torn nation. The appeals court says federal law doesn’t allow a governor “to deport to other states immigrants he deems dangerous.” Donald Trump’s running mate, Pence, was among dozens of governors from mostly Republican states who tried to block Syrian refugees after the Paris terror attacks last November. Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, which helps Syrian refugees with medical and social services and job training, challenged Pence’s order. READ MORE: Where do the presidential candidates stand on Supreme Court nominees? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now