here in the U.S. the governors of around 30 of the us states
have declined offers to have the Syrian refugees inserted into
their respective states.
I don't think that is quite what they governors have said. I think they have stated that they don't want the refugees. That is a slightly different statement.
As far as refusing to let them come to their states, I don't think there is anything in the constitution that allows states to interfere with the movement of people between states. As long as people are legal residents they can go anywhere they want to. Your suggestion that some states can refuse to have particular people in their borders sounds to me like just the sort of thing you seem to be accusing the Federal Government of. Controlling where people can live.
Hey if states can refuse to allow refugees in how come California had to let the Okies in during the Dust Bowl days? They sure didn't want them.
My understanding of the way refugees is handled is that they have to undergo a strict review, and have somebody who agrees to help them get settled. The review may take as long as 2 years.
Bill Gill
