Political Rewind: Welcoming (And Supporting) Refugees Amid The Chaos And Heartbreak Of Resettling
Thursday on Political Rewind: Chaotic scenes of Afghans trying to flee their country now that it is under Taliban control have stung the consciences of people around the world. And while the fate of many of the desperate Afghans remains uncertain, some will find their way out of the country and become refugees in the United States and here in Georgia.\n\nIn response to the crisis, President Joe Biden declared emergency procedures for processing special visas and expanding refugee limits to take in those fleeing Afghanistan. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp said the state will accept some Afghans.\n\nOur panel discussed the complicated regulations that may pose a barrier for helping those looking to escape to America, and at the political implications of accepting refugees.\n\nPanelists:\n\nMayor Beverly Burks\xa0\u2014\xa0Mayor of Clarkston\n\nCharles Kuck\xa0\u2014\xa0Immigration attorney\n\nDonna Lowry \u2014 Host, Georgia Public Broadcasting\u2019s Lawmakers\n\nKevin Riley \u2014 Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution