Protests are sparking nation-wide at airports, after President Donald trump’s recent immigration ban.
International terminals have been swamped with protestors.
Rami Alhellu, an American citizen and Muslim, said he’s shocked the order came into play so quickly.
Alhellu said it has spread concern throughout his community.
“I have a lot of friends who are not from here, they are very afraid to go back home to visit, to see their family,” Alhellu said.
The ban affects people coming to the United States from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia.
The order bars citizens from those countries for 90 days and refugees for 120.
Alhellu questioned what a better solution would be to help those struggling in those countries.
“Some people they don’t have anywhere to go,” Alhellu said.
He said he hopes protestors are heard.
“The President has to listen to these people and not just focusing on certain group…What’s the best interest for the country?” Alhellu said.
Chris Baker, who supports the immigration ban, said this step is way for the country to re-evaluate immigration policies.
Baker said he support’s President Trump’s move, but understands why people have a negative reaction to it.
“Fear was inevitable, I think that especially in the world we live in today, almost every action that any world leader takes invokes some fear somewhere or another,” Baker said.
He said he believes that immigrants and refugees can understand why the ban is intended to protect the United States.
“I think the people who are trying to come here they must understand, they’re leaving a country that is war-torn and they’re leaving that are full of terrorism,” Baker said.
Avery Weinrich said the temporary ban is an opportunity for the country to re-group.
“Let’s take a deep breath so we can set ourselves up to be effective in helping these people,” Weinrich said.
But Alhellu said there’s no time to waste.
“This is not right, this is giving a bad message to the whole country,” Alhellu said.