Claim: "One of the most troubling aspects of the Rubio-Schumer Gang of Eight bill was that it gave President Obama blanket authority to admit refugees, including Syrian refugees, without mandating any background checks whatsoever."
Fact-check: Cruz muddles accusation against Rubio's 2013 immigration bill
Verdict: false
Organisation: PolitiFact
Author: Joshua Gillin
Date published: 2015-12-18T00:00:00