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For years, believers in Nigeria have faced terrible persecution. Now, however, the Trump administration and GOP leaders are taking steps to address this persecution and hold those responsible accountable.
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From the Daily Caller:
The Trump administration and GOP leaders are moving to investigate the persecution of Nigerian Christians and restrict visas for anyone tied to global religious persecution.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the State Department “will restrict U.S. visas for those who knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom.”
Although the restrictions are in response to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Rubio added that they will also apply to governments and individuals responsible for religious persecution around the world.
Sean Nelson, senior counsel for religious rights legal advocacy at ADF International, praised Secretary Rubio’s announcement on X. According to Nelson, the Secretary is relying on a clause in the Immigration and Nationality Act that allows him to deny visas if he believes the potential visa holder’s entry could have “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.”
This isn’t the first action the Trump administration has taken to address persecution in Nigeria. President Trump designated the nation a “country of particular concern” on October 31, and he just recently held a round table with Representative Riley Moore and the House Appropriations committee to address the persecution.
Intercessor, as you are reading this, believers in Nigeria are suffering on account of their faith. Let’s ask God to step in, and let’s thank Him for putting a President who care about persecution in the White House!
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(Excerpt from the Daily Caller. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
