Wisconsin temporarily stops taking Syrian refugees

Madison— Joining GOP officials from other states, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and other Republican here said Monday that they would oppose the settling of Syrian refugees in the state.

"Along with governors across the country, I have deep concerns about (President Barack Obama's) plan to accept 10,000 or more Syrian refugees, especially given that one of the Paris attackers was reportedly a Syrian refugee. In consultation with our (Wisconsin National Guard) Adjutant General (Donald Dunbar), who also serves as my Homeland Security Advisor, it is clear that the influx of Syrian refugees poses a threat," Walker said in a statement.

"I am calling upon the president to immediately suspend the program pending a full review of its security and acceptance procedures. The state of Wisconsin will not accept new Syrian refugees."

Likewise Monday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said that he opposed the proposed settling of the refugees in the wake of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris that left more than 100 dead.

Questions have been raised about the potential role of refugees in the killings, for which the Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility.

Vos said he and other lawmakers would be sending a letter later Monday to the Obama administration asking them not to allow Syrian refugees into Wisconsin. He said he hoped Gov. Scott Walker would also speak out on the issue.

"Our state and our country must do everything we can to protect freedom-loving people around the globe," Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) told his colleagues.

You can see here which states thus far are refusing to admit any more Syrians.