Okay what you're saying is stupid. Where is the evidence Trump's order is directly related to Obama'a?
Not stupid...I don't let HuffPo or Brietbart tell me what to think...I read the Executive Order myself...and you didn't.
Had you, you would already know this.
Here is the relevant subsection:
c) To temporarily reduce investigative burdens on relevant agencies during the review period described in subsection (a) of this section, to ensure the proper review and maximum utilization of available resources for the screening of foreign nationals, and to ensure that adequate standards are established to prevent infiltration by foreign terrorists or criminals, pursuant to section 212(f) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1182(f), I hereby proclaim that the immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens from countries referred to in section 217(a)(12) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(12), would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the United States, as immigrants and nonimmigrants, of such persons for 90 days from the date of this order (excluding those foreign nationals traveling on diplomatic visas, North Atlantic Treaty Organization visas, C-2 visas for travel to the United Nations, and G-1, G-2, G-3, and G-4 visas).
So what is 217(a)(12) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(12)? Here you go...
The list "of aliens from countries" that would be affected by this order
The Executive Order takes the list established by INA 217(a)(12), a pre-existing law [signed by President Obama] which restricts individuals from participating in the Visa Waiver Program (WB and WT categories), and:
Applies the list of countries to "aliens from countries designated" under INA 217(a)(12)
- It is unclear what it means to be "from" a country under the Executive Order, but it likely includes citizens, passport holders, individuals who are dual citizens of one of the 7 countries and any country other than the United States, and nationals of one of the 7 countries.
- Note that INA 217(a)(12) leaves open the designation of other countries, and so the list of 7 countries could be expanded on that basis too.
- Note that INA 217(a)(12) also restricts Visa Waiver Program entry for people who travel to the designated countries, even if they are not a citizen or national of those countries. The Executive Order does not appear to apply to someone who has only traveled to one of the countries, but anyone with questions should consult an experienced immigration lawyer.
There you have it...Trump used Obama's list of countries that the Obama Administration determined to be countries ineligible for any visa waivers.
What was the criteria the Obama Administration used?
(D) Countries or areas of concern
(i) In general
Not later than 60 days after December 18, 2015, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall determine whether the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall apply to any other country or area.
Criteria
(ii) In making a determination under clause (i), the Secretary shall consider—
(I) whether the presence of an alien in the country or area increases the likelihood that the alien is a credible threat to the national security of the United States;
(II) whether a foreign terrorist organization has a significant presence in the country or area; and
(III) whether the country or area is a safe haven for terrorists.
8 U.S. Code § 1187 - Visa waiver program for certain visitors
So, you see, not stupid at all.
In fact it was brilliant for Trump to use Obama's list of countries.
Even you must agree with that.
Your concession is duly noted.
