South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has joined with other governors from across the country to express concerns about federal policies on Syrian refugees. Twenty-seven governors signed a letter which asks the President to halt Syrian refugee plans until a thorough review of the safeguards has been completed and any necessary changes have been made. Paul Swain, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls says we need to take a step back…
Swain says the country can be secure while at the same time welcoming those who need help…
Swain says some perspective would help…
Daugaard says under federal law, governors don’t have the authority to refuse refugees if they are brought to the state. He says he doesn’t expect South Dakota to receive any Syrian refugees.