Denmark Passes Law Allowing Police to Confiscate Refugees' Belongings

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http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/UhGulImOJR4cutEQZdhKtw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Takepart.com/denmark-seizures-MAIN.jpg (http://news.yahoo.com/denmark-passes-law-allowing-police-confiscate-refugees-belongings-212010139.html)After hours of debate between lawmakers in Danish Parliament, on Tuesday-Denmark passed controversial legislation that limits the items refugees can bring into the country and extends the wait time before they can seek to be reunited with family. Speaking with reporters earlier this month, Denmark's Immigration Minister Inger Stojberg stressed that the law would not apply to sentimental objects including wedding rings or practical devices such as watches and cell phones.



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