House passes NO BAN Act to prevent future Muslim bans
Published Sunday, Apr. 25, 2021, 12:00 am
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The House of Representatives passed the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, legislation introduced by Congressmember Judy Chu (CA-27) and U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) to strengthen the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion.
“Just about 100 days after President Biden issued an executive order to rescind the cruel Muslim ban in all its forms, the House has voted to ensure similar discriminatory bans don’t happen in the future,” said Rep. Chu. “During the ban, thousands of families were intentionally and needlessly separated, forced to miss weddings, funeral
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