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US Brands Refugees 'Terrorists', Denies Asylum

All armed groups considered "terrorists"

By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2009 4:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – Refugees hoping to stay in America are SOL if they backed armed movements back home—even if they fought dictators or have since worked for the United States, McClatchy reports. Following a Patriot Act provision, officials have denied more than 7,000 requests for green...   Read full story »

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