As Trump bans immigration for 60 days, Portugal is taking a radically different approach temporarily giving asylum seekers citizenship rights

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• President Donald Trump announced a ban on immigration to the US in light of the coronavirus pandemic. 
• Portugal extended citizenship rights to refugees and asylum seekers until July 1, so they can access public services. 
• Portugal's measure is meant to ensure public health by allowing more people to access services that could reduce the spread of the virus. 
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While President Donald Trump said he intends to sign an executive order that will temporarily suspend immigration to the United States citing COVID-19 concerns, Portugal is taking a radically different approach. The country recently implemented a measure to extend citizenship rights to asylum seekers and refugees for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.

Business Insider previously reported that the proposed ban, which Trump tweeted about on Monday and released more information about on Tuesday, would put a 60-day hold on individuals seeking permanent residency or those seeking green cards. It does not impact the guest-worker program or health care workers.

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