JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Mike Parson says Missouri will consent to
taking in lawfully admitted refugees. Parson announced his decision Tuesday in
response to an executive order issued in September by President Donald Trump
that required governors to publicly agree to accept refugees. Refugees would not
be allowed to automatically come to states where governors refuse consent, even
if cities and counties welcome them. Parson said in a statement that Missouri
would agree to continue to resettle lawfully admitted refugees in communities
that request them. He noted the state has a long history of refugee resettlement
and many former refugees have become vital members of their communities.
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