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President Trump's executive order on immigration, history of immigration in California, impact on LA's Iranian community
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Jan 30, 2017
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President Trump's executive order on immigration, history of immigration in California, impact on LA's Iranian community

We examine the events following the executive orders on immigration, we look at the history of immigration in California, and reactions from LA's Iranian community.

Protesters hold signs outside Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, amid calls to release immigrants detained under President Donald Trump's executive order effectively banning travel from seven majority Muslim nations.
Protesters hold signs outside Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, amid calls to release immigrants detained under President Donald Trump's executive order effectively banning travel from seven majority Muslim nations.
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We examine the events following the executive orders on immigration, we look at the history of immigration in California, and reactions from LA's Iranian community. 

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California has often played a special role in helping to shape the nation's immigration policy. That's also the case when it comes to refugees.
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The president's order suspending refugee admissions has Republicans split along ideological lines. Here are two perspectives.
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How far does the President's authority reach when it comes to refugee policy and what are the possible legal challenges to the executive order?
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As President Trump's executive order limiting refugees and banning travel from certain countries abroad prompted confusion at airports and rallies in multiple cities, L.A.'s sizeable Iranian community voiced anxiety over the rapid developments.
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At two big Hollywood events this weekend, producers and actors were loud and clear in condemning the Trump Administration ban on travel and refugees.
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All eyes were on tennis's most famous sibling duo as they competed for the Australian Open title on Saturday... even for the next generation of talent in California.