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On January 27, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed immigration restrictions on seven Muslim-majority countries, citing the protection of U.S. citizens from terrorism. However, research from the New America Foundation indicates that the majority of terrorists post-9/11 were U.S. citizens. The Washington, D.C.-based think tank states that perpetrators born in the U.S. accounted for 190 attacks.
The majority of terrorists in the U.S. were also naturalized citizens and permanent residents. This research shows that the number of immigrant terrorists was less than 50, with a breakdown of 12 refugees, 11 non-immigrant visa holders, and 8 undocumented immigrants. The New America Foundation suggests that Donald Trump's policy is potentially misguided, as many U.S. citizens have died as a result of domestic terrorism.
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