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Some city leaders want Los Angeles to officially put out the welcome mat for refugees.

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By Kevin Tripp, KABC

President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing American cities the right to reject refugee resettlement. Now, members of the LA City Council want to make it clear they welcome people with recognized refugee status. Refugees are not illegal immigrants, but their status in the nation has also become a contentious political issue.