Since the disastrous events of the Paris attacks, several U.S. governors have refused to allow Syrian refugees into their states.

Concern over Syrian refugees was raised after evidence emerged that one of the Paris attackers had a Syrian passport. The passport was found close to the body of the attacker, who detonated a suicide belt outside a soccer stadium and is believed to have been a member of the Islamic State militant group. This finding raised concerns that jihadists may try to enter the U.S. under the false refugee status.

Alabama and Michigan recently denied entry to all such refugees, prompting other governors, mostly Republican along with one Democrat, across the country to follow suit.

Michigan - 'Safty Is Our Priority'

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder opposed accepting refugees into his state.

"Michigan is a welcoming state and we are proud of our rich history of immigration," Snyder said in a statement on Twitter. "But our first priority is protecting the safety of our residents."

Alabama - 'We Refuse Syrian Refugees'

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, also a Republican, expressed his concern for the safety of the American people. He announced his refusal to allow refugees into his state on Twitter as well. "The acts of terror committed over the weekend are a tragic reminder to the world that evil exists and takes the form of terrorists who seek to destroy the basic freedoms we will always fight to preserve," he said in a statement. "I will not place Alabamians at even the slightest, possible risk of an attack on our people."

Texas - 'Security Comes First'

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott also announced his opposition in letting in Syrian refugees in wake of the Paris attacks on Twitter.

Arkansas - 'How Sad To Turn Away Children'

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson posted a statement regarding his stance on the issue, agreeing with most of the other Republicans, maintaining that allowing Syrian refugees into the United States is a bad idea.

Louisiana - 'Pause Process of Refugees Coming To The US'

In a letter to Obama, which he posted on Twitter, Louisiana governor and Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal expressed his opinion on the issue of letting in Syrian refugees.

North Carolina - 'Cease Sending Refugees To Our State'

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is also in agreement of refusing Syrian refugees and released a tweet expressing his concern over the matter.

Wisconsin - 'Need For Real Border Security'

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker posted on Twitter about his stance on the Syrian refugee crisis and declared how he feels ISIS appears to be a severe threat to national security.

New Hampshire - 'Safety And Security Is The First Responsibility Of Government'

New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan was the only Democrat to join the call for a ban on refugees into the U.S. While she may have gone against her party's general consensus on the issue, she provided a strong argument for why she thinks it's crucial to find out more about the Paris attackers before letting in refugees.

"Protecting the safety and security of our people is the first responsibility of government," spokesperson William Hinkle said. "And the Governor has always made clear that we must ensure robust refugee screening to protect American citizens, and believes that we must know more of the facts about those who carried out the Paris terrorist attacks and have strong assurances of safety from our intelligence officials before we admit refugees from Syria into the United States."

Other States Refusing to Accept Refugees

Some of the other states refusing Syrian refugees include Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.