ADVERTISEMENTThe real-life consequences of President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday banning Syrian refugees and immigrants from seven majority-Muslim nations became apparent within hours of his signing it. Alshawi was coming to reunite with his wife, a former U.S. government contractor, and his children, who already live in the United States. Meanwhile, her aging mother, who recently survived a heart attack and relies on Elshami’s assistance, is living in the United States. “I am crying all the time, especially after the new law from President Trump,” Meathaq told HuffPost. * * * Have you or someone you know been affected by President Trump’s executive order banning refugees and immigrants from certain countries?

Source: Huffington Post January 29, 2017 00:35 UTC