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Several other companies also condemned the decision and pledged support to immigrants.

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Several other companies also condemned the decision and pledged support to immigrants.

Lyft, a ridesharing company based in San Francisco, said the move is "antithetical" to America's core values and pledged that it would donate USD one million to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which has issued lawsuits against Trump's measures.

"Banning people of a particular faith or creed, race or identity, sexuality or ethnicity, from entering the US is antithetical to both Lyft's and our nation's core values. We stand firmly against these actions, and will not be silent on issues that threaten the values of our community," it said.

"We know this directly impacts many of our community members, their families, and friends. We stand with you, and are donating USD 1,000,000 over the next four years to the ACLU to defend our constitution. We ask that you continue to be there for each other - and together, continue proving the power of community."

Home-share booking site Airbnb criticised the order and said it would offer free accommodation "to refugees and anyone not allowed in the US."

"Open doors brings all of US together," tweeted company CEO Brian Chesky, asking those stranded by Trump's ban to contact him for a place to stay. "Closing doors further divides US."

"Not allowing countries or refugees into America is not right, and we must stand with those who are affected." General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt said his company will work with the US Administration to strive to find "the balance between the need for security and the movement of law abiding people."

 

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