US gov’t complies with judge’s order to hold on Trump travel ban
Posted Feb 4, 2017 11:14 am.
Last Updated Feb 5, 2017 12:01 am.
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The United States Homeland Security Department says it’s no
longer telling airlines to stop visa-holders from boarding U-S-bound
planes after a federal judge put President Donald Trump’s
travel ban on hold.
Trump’s executive order had barred refugees and people from seven
predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U-S.
As the White House promises a quick appeal, Trump has taken to
Twitter to vent his frustration.
Spokesman Sean Spicer issued a statement Friday night, saying the government
will defend the controversial executive order.
On Saturday evening, The Justice Department filed an appeal to reinstate the ban, and there is a good chance this could make it all the way up to the Supreme Court.
