Refugees are already vigorously vetted. I know because I vetted them.
A former immigration officer describes the long, grueling process of gaining refugee status in the United States.
Hasnain says:
"Whoever wrote this order is evidently not aware that these screenings, procedures and questions already exist."
....
"All this information is available to Trump. The only explanation for this order is that refugees are being used by the president to appeal to his base at the expense of U.S. security. Such a move is not only despicable and devastating to the people who desperately crave the safety of our country — it erodes the American legal system by turning it into a political tool."
Posted on 2017-02-02T05:17:06+0000
Documents reveal how Peter Thiel was granted New Zealand citizenship
Government documents show the PayPal mogul has not met the residency requirements – but he has donated $1m to Christchurch earthquake relief
Hasnain says:
Of course, billionaires can do what they want, where they want, and aren't really bound by "countries" anymore.
Posted on 2017-02-01T20:10:18+0000
GitLab.com Status on Twitter
“We accidentally deleted production data and might have to restore from backup. Google Doc with live notes https://t.co/EVRbHzYlk8”
Hasnain says:
This is painful to read
"So in other words, out of 5 backup/replication techniques deployed none are working reliably or set up in the first place."
Posted on 2017-02-01T06:24:58+0000
Request for Startups: News, Jobs, and Democracy
If you’re working on a startup or non-profit that addresses any of the challenges discussed below, we’d love to see you apply.
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Posted on 2017-01-31T19:34:57+0000
REAL ID and You: Rumor Control | Homeland Security
Rumors spread fast: please tell a friend, share this page and help us provide accurate information about REAL ID enforcement.
Hasnain says:
TIL about REAL ID and that I won't be able to fly with just my drivers license next year
Posted on 2017-01-31T05:35:35+0000
Why Hollywood as We Know It Is Already Over
From A.I. Aaron Sorkin to C.G.I. actors to algorithmic editing, Nick Bilton investigates what lies ahead.
'People who were praying lost their lives': Multiple killed in Quebec City mosque shooting
Quebec City Police say several people are dead after shots were fired inside a Quebec City mosque on Sunday night during evening prayers.
INA: ACT 264 - FORMS AND PROCEDURE | USCIS
(a) The Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly are authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration of aliens under section 261 of this title, and the Attorney General is authorized and directed to prepare forms for the registration and fingerprinting of aliens under sectio...
Hasnain says:
Today I learnt that you have to keep your green card on you at all times. I used to keep it at home just to be safe in case of losing it, but this is scary. Especially since there's a worry about actively being checked for it now ...
"(e) Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d). Any alien who fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction for each offense be fined not to exceed $100 or be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. "
Posted on 2017-01-30T00:26:44+0000
Uber CEO defends Trump relationship to employees
'We'll partner with anyone in the world as long they're about making transportation in cities better,' Uber CEO Travis Kalanick told employees.
Column: Broke baby boomers, it's time to face reality
Elizabeth White had a comfortable upper-middle-class lifestyle. She lost it all. She talks about how to create a "new normal."
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Posted on 2017-01-27T23:17:53+0000