Refugee Aid Group Responds To Texas Lawsuit: We've Consulted With State

After the state of Texas on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the federal government and aid organization International Rescue Committee (IRC), claiming that both failed to properly consult with the state about the arrival of Syrian refugees, the IRC issued a statement noting that the group has consulted with Texas for years.

"The International Rescue Committee has worked in coordination with Texas officials for forty years - to the benefit of Texas communities and the refugees we serve," the Wednesday night statement reads. "Refugees are victims of terror, not terrorists, and the families we help have always been welcomed by the people of Texas. The IRC acts within the spirit and letter of the law, and we are hopeful that this matter is resolved soon."