It would also stem the critical socio-economic investment and assistance that Liberians in America provide through remittances to their relatives in Liberia. Thousands of Liberians came to the United States to escape a civil war seeking a better life and a safer environment to raise their families. "Mr. Speaker I’ve had the distinct pleasure of getting to know members of the Liberian community personally." The deadline fears come as many Liberian community in the US are experiencing increased number of random searches and demand for identification by US Homeland Security agents. ICE has been cracking down on illegal immigrants in the United States under the Trump administration.

Source: Front Page Africa March 16, 2018 01:52 UTC