The fallout from the Paris attacks is continuing to stir up some pretty strong opinions from both liberals and conservatives over the Syrian migrant crisis as it relates to U.S. borders. Even as President Obama has already committed to take in 10,000 refugees, more than half of state governors are reportedly opposed to allowing Syrian refugees to enter their states.

There’s only one problem–it’s not up to them.

The U.S stance on immigration ultimately falls to the federal government to regulate, therefore regardless of whether or not your state’s governor opposes it, they have no say over allowing or barring them. They can, however, make the process more difficult.

As a result President Obama launched into a long-winded Twitter rant Wednesday afternoon to remind the American public (and maybe a few elected officials) why the U.S. has morally decided to provide refuge to Syrian evacuees.

Protecting the American people is my top priority. With our 65 global partners, we’re leading the campaign to degrade and destroy ISIL.

— President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

We also win this fight with our values. America can ensure our own security while welcoming refugees desperately seeking safety from ISIL. — President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

We will provide refuge to at least 10,000 refugees fleeing violence in Syria over the next year after they pass the highest security checks.

— President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

We also win this fight with our values. America can ensure our own security while welcoming refugees desperately seeking safety from ISIL. — President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

Here, our focus is giving safe haven to the most vulnerable Syrians – women, children, and survivors of torture.

— President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

Welcoming the world’s vulnerable who seek the safety of America is not new to us. We’ve safely welcomed 3 million refugees since 1975. — President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

Slamming the door in the face of refugees would betray our deepest values. That’s not who we are. And it’s not what we’re going to do.

— President Obama (@POTUS) November 18, 2015

And he’s not the only one arguing today in support of the Syrian Refugees. Google used a clever fortunetelling search engine to draw attention to the issue, by forcing users to “take a moment to think of [the refugees’] future.”

What’s the #FutureofPolitics? We asked @Google Fortune Telling. Check it out: https://t.co/nBd1QhnHtP pic.twitter.com/4y7jI7iZVg — InstituteOfPolitics (@HarvardIOP) November 18, 2015

While the current administration has made its stance on immigration pretty clear, the polarizing topic will most likely continue to dominant the rhetoric of current candidates seeking the prestigious office.

Alexis Evans

Alexis Evans is an Assistant Editor at Law Street and a Buckeye State native. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business from Ohio University. Contact Alexis at aevans@LawStreetMedia.com.

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MTV’s “Teen Mom 2” star Leah Messer has lost primary custody of her five-year-old twin daughters Aliannah[Ali] and Aleeah to ex-husband Corey Simms, according to in Touch Weekly. A source revealed that Corey was “awarded primary custody effective immediately” on October 13, and now Leah only gets the girls on weekends.

#BreakingNews #TeenMom2 Star Leah Messer Lost Primary Custody of Her Twins, Ali and Aleeah https://t.co/Md6VVJNKr9 pic.twitter.com/PhxzyTHLRf

— All About The Tea (@AllAboutTheTea_) October 21, 2015

For those of you haven’t spent the past five years religiously watching Leah, like I have, on MTV’s hit shows “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom 2,” as well as the always interesting reunion episodes with celebrity internist and radio personality Dr. Drew, she’s had a pretty rough couple of years. She sent fans of the show on an emotional roller coaster, captivating viewers when her teenage tale of having twins with a boy she had only been dating for a month lead to what everyone thought was a fairytale wedding to her baby daddy. But when that marriage failed, she quickly married Jeremy Calvert and gave birth to their daughter Adalynn[Addie] all within less than a year.

Then in 2014, allegations that Leah was abusing prescription pills that she was taking for anxiety issues began to surface. She has repeatedly denied these claims and even filmed a segment of the show in which she passed a drug test, but that didn’t stop the rumors from causing tension between her and her ex and her current husband. Around that time is when Corey first sued Leah for primary custody of the two girls and lost. Then, during the most recent season of “Teen Mom 2” a slurring and disheveled Leah prompted many to accuse her again of being on drugs, resulting in Jeremy eventually filing for divorce–leaving her the sole primary custodian of three kids.

Whew.

Now that you’re all caught up, lets get back to the twins’ custody case. A family insider told in Touch that when Corey took her back to court “the judge looked at the girls’ school records, which show that they’ve been late for school, and made the change in custody.” But her fight might not end there.

Leah’s other ex-husband is now rumored to be prepping to take  her back to court to fight for primary custody of their daughter, Addie, 2. The same family source told in Touch,

Everyone is very worried about Addie. She recently wandered out of the house while Leah was distracted. Thankfully, a police officer found Addie and brought her back home.

Somehow she seems to be taking the news ok…we think. She posted the following tweet on the day she is said to have lost custody.

Love and patience is God given and I’m so thankful ! — Leah D. Messer (@TM2LeahDawn) October 13, 2015

Then that weekend she presumably got her girls back. She posted these tweets where she appears to be putting up a good front regarding the new arrangement saying:

There’s nothing like actually having actual QUALITY time with my girls, for once. We aren’t running around to apts but INSTEAD .. — Leah D. Messer (@TM2LeahDawn) October 17, 2015

We are having a fun filled weekend together l. ENJOYING each other as a family. At the end of the day that’s what matters most ! #memories — Leah D. Messer (@TM2LeahDawn) October 17, 2015

Gossip aside, hopefully everything works out for the three children caught in the middle of this prolonged custody battle.

Alexis Evans

Alexis Evans is an Assistant Editor at Law Street and a Buckeye State native. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business from Ohio University. Contact Alexis at aevans@LawStreetMedia.com.

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