Later in the week, Mr. Trump is expected to sign orders restricting the flow of refugees into the United States. Mr. Trump campaigned on pledges to tighten U.S. immigration policies, including strengthening border security and stemming the flow of refugees. His call for a border wall was among his most popular proposals with supporters, who often broke out in chants of “build that wall” during rallies. In response to terrorism concerns, Mr. Trump controversially called for halting entry to the U.S. from Muslim countries. As president, Trump can use an executive order to halt refugee processing.

Source: The Hindu January 25, 2017 19:41 UTC