Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

A protestor declares "Refugees Welcome". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

A protestor declares "Refugees Welcome". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Don't Repeat History". Protestor holds a sign that seems to portray Presidential Candidate Donald Trump with Hitler mustache. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"This is My Home: All are welcome here!". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Will Swap 1 Trump and Carson for 10,000 Refugees", referring to leading GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Refugees Welcome" sign is reflected in the sunglasses of Jihane, a Georgetown University student. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Refugees have no choice, You Do" declares this protestor. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"I see humans but no humanity" declares this protestor. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Prejudice is corrosive" declares this protestor. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Protestors declare "Refugees Welcome". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your tired, your poor". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in" and holding pictures of the Statue of Liberty, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in" and holding pictures of the Statue of Liberty, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in" and holding pictures of the Statue of Liberty, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Prejudice is corrosive" declares Zainab Feroze of Roswell NM. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Prejudice is corrosive" declares Zainab Feroze of Roswell NM. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Don't Repeat History". Protestor holds a sign that seems to portray Presidential Candidate Donald Trump with Hitler mustache. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"United against Assad and ISIS." Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"United against Assad and ISIS." Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Protestor holds sign declaring that the "water is safer than the land". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Refugees have no choice, You Do" declares this protestor. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"It Does Not Say RSVP on the Statue of Liberty" says this protestor. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Sorry but we are not accepting refugees" says the American Indian on this protestor's sign. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Sorry but we are not accepting refugees" says the American Indian on this protestor's sign. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"The vetting process for Syrian refugees takes 18 months. Don't make them wait any longer" demands this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your tired, your poor". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Don't turn your back on refugees. Shame on you, House", says this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"The vetting process for Syrian refugees takes 18 months. Don't make them wait any longer" demands this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"The vetting process for Syrian refugees takes 18 months. Don't make them wait any longer" demands this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Refugees are not terrorists" proclaims this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in" and holding pictures of the Statue of Liberty, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. This sign evokes the passage Matthew 25:34-40 from the Bible which reads in part "I was a stranger and you invited me in." The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Refugees are not terrorists" proclaims this activist. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your tired, your poor". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

"Give me your tired, your poor". A protestor evokes the famous poem by Emma Lazarus engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in" and holding pictures of the Statue of Liberty, hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

A protestor declares "Refugees Welcome". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

A protestor declares "Refugees Welcome". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Protestor holds sign declaring that the "water is safer than the land". Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Syrian Refugee Protest

Chanting "Let them in", hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in support of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the United States. The rally in Washington D.C. took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015. President Barack Obama has planned to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees to enter the United States. Earlier in the week, the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to make it harder for them to do so because of concerns that terrorists could pose as refugees and carry out attacks similar to those that recently took place in Paris. In addition, more than half of the country's governors have said they will no longer provide placement for the refugees. (Photo by Jeff Malet)