Government lawyers said they would ask a federal appeals court to end a stay on the ban imposed by U.S. District Judge James L. Robart, who had ruled the directive imposed “significant and ongoing” harms. It is unclear how soon the appeals court could rule. In the meantime, those previously affected by the ban will be allowed to enter the United States.
   
 
News Alert Sat., Feb. 04, 2017 7:48 p.m.
 
 
Justice Dept. files notice of appeal to restore Trump immigration ban
Government lawyers said they would ask a federal appeals court to end a stay on the ban imposed by U.S. District Judge James L. Robart, who had ruled the directive imposed “significant and ongoing” harms. It is unclear how soon the appeals court could rule. In the meantime, those previously affected by the ban will be allowed to enter the United States.
Read more »
Advertisement