President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend entry into the United States for refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations for varying periods of time has become a massive flashpoint, drawing protests and support across the country.

The reactions across social media have been swift and vocal. Some critics of the order pointed to America’s past acceptance of immigrants and refugees.

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An aerial image shows part of John A. White Park taken on Wednesday, July 4, 2025, where the City of Atlanta plans to build new trails as part of the citywide Trails ATL plan. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Scott Jackson (right), business service consultant for WorkSource Fulton, helps job seekers with their applications in a mobile career center at a job fair hosted by Goodwill Career Center in Atlanta. (Ziyu Julian Zhu/AJC)

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