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UPDATE: Fed Appeals Court: Close Relatives & Refugees May Enter U.S.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Hawaii district court order in the travel ban case, Hawaii v. Trump, allowing entry of close family members and refugees into the U.S.
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Federal Stay on Travel Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement after U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu issued a nationwide travel ban stay.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Hawai‘i Ruling to Halt Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Judge Derrick Kahala Watson’s ruling to halt President Donald Trump’s new Muslim ban.
Hawai‘i Judge Grants Request to Block Muslim Ban
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on Judge Derrick Watson’s ruling granting Hawai‘i’s request to block President Donald Trump’s revised Muslim ban.
Hawai‘i to Pursue Legal Action on Travel Ban
The State of Hawai‘i intends to pursue legal action regarding President Donald Trump’s new travel ban.
Attorney Gen. Responds to Trump’s New Executive Order
Attorney General Doug Chin issued the following statement today in response to the new executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries. “This new executive order is nothing more than Muslim Ban 2.0. Under the pretense of national security, it still targets immigrants and refugees. It leaves the door open for even further restrictions. Our […]