President McCullen Reverses Immigration Ban

April 23rd, 1952.

''DENVER-In a surprise move yesterday, President McCullen repealed former president Grace's long-standing ban on all immigration into the United States. McCullen announced that the opening of the borders is a matter of necessity, saying "The increasing waves of Chimeran attacks along our borders require that we use every able-bodied man we have to counter the Chimeran threat." McCullen has ordered all naval vessels patrolling the coasts to return to their bases. He further declared, "Any refugees who come to our shores will be expected to pick up arms in the fight against our common enemy."''

''Under President Grace's policy, literally millions of refugees from South America and Asia have been forcibly turned away. Refugee ships were frequently diverted to Canada, Mexico, Cuba, or the Virgin Islands. In recent months, however, refugee vessels have predominantly set courses for Australia as the Chimera have so far been unable to reach that continent.''

''President McCullen's reversal of the immigration ban has been heralded by many as an important and necessary step in countering Chimeran incursions within our borders. ''