White House confronts backlash over immigration ban
President Trump defends sweeping refugee suspension and travel ban amid global backlash. Acting Attorney General Sally Yates orders DOJ to stop defending the order, then is fired. Dana Boente named acting AG as Sessions awaits confirmation. Protests persist at airports. lawmakers express concern while Trump shifts to other actions. Draft orders seek deportation for welfare recipients and visa program changes. White House cites computer glitches and protestors. Rubio and Scott criticize implementation.
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Sally Yates
Justice Department
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Charles Schumer
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Dana Boente
Washington State
Council On American-Islamic Relations
Obama breaks silence on Trump immigration order stance
Former President Barack Obama voiced approval of protesters nationwide opposing Trump's immigration measures. His spokesman Kevin Lewis said Obama rejects religious discrimination and remains engaged in civic debate, citing his 2015 remarks against a Muslim ban and defense of American values.
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Paris
United States
Immigration order faces legal questions in high court fight
The Trump travel ban on refugees triggers debates over presidential border power and possible religious discrimination. Courts blocked deportations for some visa holders and acting AG Yates refused to defend the order, prompting a firing and replacement. Legal experts split on constitutionality, noting broad executive discretion but limits against nationality based discrimination.
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Executive Branch
Trump supporters in Birmingham back immigration order
In Birmingham and other Trump counties supporters praise the executive order barring refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries. They say it fulfills promises to put America first and secure borders, while critics are warned to calm down. Barbara Van Syckel and Barbara Wood voice strong approval for the policy and its aims.
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Dan Patrick
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Trump ally Gregg Phillips listed on voter rolls in three states
The Associated Press reports Gregg Phillips who backed the claim of 3 million illegal votes was registered to vote in Alabama Texas and Mississippi during 2016. He voted only in Alabama. Records show Phillips used the names Gregg Allen Phillips and Gregg A Phillips with matching SSN and birth date across states.
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Mississippi
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