Google, Uber and Lyft pledge millions to help people affected by Trump’s immigration ban

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by Sindy Cator on January 30, 2017 at 6:32 am

Amidst the furore over President Trump’s executive order banning refugees from Syria from entering the US and temporarily blocking travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, Silicon Valley is taking a stand against the decision – and putting its money where its mouth is. USA Today reports that Google has set up a $2 million crisis fund for people affected by the order; that amount can be matched with up to $2 million more in donations from employees. The money will go towards assisting the efforts of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Immigrant Legal Resource Center, International Rescue Committee and Mercy…