“offers new ammunition for both sides in the fierce debate over the refugee policy of the Obama administration.”
How exactly is this ammo for the side that wants to import more of them?
If you get an answer to your question, please let me know.
Conservatives and some federal law enforcement officials say the case of the Californian, Aws Mohammed Younis al-Jayab, 23, shows that the refugee program leaves the nation vulnerable to terrorism.
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But Homeland Security officials and Democrats in Congress contend that his arrest demonstrates that the system works.
I'm sure the Times was at a comlete loss for words and is just trying here to come across as interested, involved and reassuring. (as if they give a dang!)