NORTHRIDGE, CA - On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt immigration to the US
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The coronavirus pandemic has cut off a lot of immigration, many countries have implemented stay at home order and even closed their borders. Despite the current circumstances, the executive order will block around 26,000 green cards monthly or 52,00 over the 60-day period it's in effect.
"Whenever appropriate, but no later than 50 days from the effective date of this proclamation, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Labor, recommend whether I should continue or modify this proclamation," the order reads.
The order will not affect immediate family members of US citizens, health care workers, members of the US Armed Forces, and their children or spouses.
Some critics have said that the executive order was a move by President Trump to fuel his campaign for the 2020 election. Since emerging in 2016, President Trump has campaigned to be strong on immigration and to save and protect the jobs of Americans.
By, Luis Miron
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