Judge blocks President Trump’s immigration ban

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Demonstrators hold signs at the Washington Dulles International Airport protesting Donald Trump’s ban on Muslim refugees Jan. 28.

Danielle Gehr

President Donald Trump’s immigration ban, met with protests this weekend, was partially blocked by a federal judge Saturday.

Trump signed an executive order Friday that bans seven countries with a Muslim majority  Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen  from entering the United States.

Even green card holders from these countries may not be able to reenter the country.

The University of Iowa has issued a travel warning to its international students advising that they stay in the country because reentry may not be an option. 

This can also lead to immigrants from these countries to get stuck in American airports or face potential deportation. 

Protesters filled airports throughout the United States over the weekend holding signs saying “Welcome immigrants” and “We all are immigrants” in response to Trump’s executive order. Protesters and immigrants rejoiced upon hearing that a federal judge barred the deportation of internationals.

Judge Ann Donnelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York protected refugees with applications approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, visa holders and others in her three-page order.

She emphasized the “imminent danger” that these individuals would face if deported to their native country.

The Trump administration has not published the executive order to the White House’s official website.

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