You might remember President Obama pledged to accept at least 10,000 over the next year.

OK, thats pretty extreme, but its also pretty meaningless for two reasons, Oliver said.

One, governors dont have the legal authority to ban legal refugees.

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And two, even if they could, Syrians can just walk between states like anyone else.

The lines on maps are not crocodile-filled moats.

I think you’re able to prove it.

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He continued, You know what, hold on, Im thinking about seals and sea lions.

Watch Oliver explore the Syrian refugee debate in the video below.