States Lack Legal Authority to Block Refugees, but Rejection Can Still HappenSavePrintSyria 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.