Washington, DC – Donald Trump said he will implement a strict, extreme screening process for people who wish to immigrate to the United States, including an ideological screening test. César Blanco, Latino Victory interim director, issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump has spent his entire campaign using immigrants as scapegoats, attacking and demeaning their religious beliefs and belittling their contribution and commitment to our country. His extreme vetting process does nothing but further target immigrants and create a culture of fear towards the other.
“This is not what our country stands for. We are a nation of immigrants who has welcomed people from all over the world and has benefitted from all they have to offer. Donald Trump’s policies are dangerous and would set a risky precedent. Trump is a danger to our values, to our standing in the international community, and to common human decency and respect.”
