States Lack Legal Authority to Block Refugees, but Rejection Can Still Happen00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSyria refugee Nedal Al-Hayk listens during an interview Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 in Warren, Mich. AP Photo/Paul SancyaZachary StieberSenior Reporter11/17/2015|Updated: 11/17/2015Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in a file photo. AP Photo/Eric GayWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesWhy SNAP Recipients May Not See Food Stamps for MonthsNov 05, 2025States Update Food Stamp Requirements to Comply With New Federal LawNov 04, 2025Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Sales Drop After CDC Narrows GuidanceNov 04, 2025Children Face Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders If Exposed to COVID-19 in Womb: StudyNov 04, 2025