White House plan to help pay for border wall is a long shot
The White House is calling for immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programs like medical research, infrastructure and community development grants to help pay for the border wall that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised would be financed by Mexico.
The White House is calling for immediate budget cuts of $18 billion from programs like medical research, infrastructure and community development grants to help pay for the border wall that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised would be financed by Mexico.
Judge won't release Mexican man jailed near Seattle
SEATTLE -- A federal judge has upheld a decision not to release a Mexican man who was arrested near Seattle despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a decision Friday, U.S. District Judge Ricardo S.
SEATTLE -- A federal judge has upheld a decision not to release a Mexican man who was arrested near Seattle despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a decision Friday, U.S. District Judge Ricardo S.
Judge rejects US request to clarify order halting travel ban
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the U.S. government's request to clarify his temporary order blocking President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the U.S. government's request to clarify his temporary order blocking President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.
Federal judge in Hawaii puts revised travel ban on hold; Trump says ruling 'makes us look weak'
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, just hours before it was to go into effect.
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, just hours before it was to go into effect.
Federal judge in Seattle to hear new travel ban challenge on Wednesday
SEATTLE -- The Seattle federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's original travel ban will hear a challenge to the new order by an immigrant rights group.U.S. District Judge James Robart will hear arguments Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
SEATTLE -- The Seattle federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's original travel ban will hear a challenge to the new order by an immigrant rights group.U.S. District Judge James Robart will hear arguments Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
Washington, other states seeking to block Trump travel ban want new hearing
SEATTLE -- California on Monday joined Washington state's growing effort to block President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim nations as Washington's attorney general sought a hearing before a federal judge to try to prevent the order from taking effect this week.In a new complaint filed in U.S. District Court Monday, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson asked for a hearing with the judge based in Seattle on Tuesday, two days before the revised travel ban is scheduled to begin.
SEATTLE -- California on Monday joined Washington state's growing effort to block President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim nations as Washington's attorney general sought a hearing before a federal judge to try to prevent the order from taking effect this week.In a new complaint filed in U.S. District Court Monday, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson asked for a hearing with the judge based in Seattle on Tuesday, two days before the revised travel ban is scheduled to begin.
Federal judge in Seattle not ready to rule on blocking new Trump travel ban
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle who issued the order temporarily halting nationwide implementation of President Donald Trump's initial travel ban said Friday that because of procedural reasons he won't immediately rule on whether his restraining order applies to the new travel ban.U.S. District Judge James Robart said in an order that motions or a complaint over the revised ban need to be filed before he can make a decision.
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle who issued the order temporarily halting nationwide implementation of President Donald Trump's initial travel ban said Friday that because of procedural reasons he won't immediately rule on whether his restraining order applies to the new travel ban.U.S. District Judge James Robart said in an order that motions or a complaint over the revised ban need to be filed before he can make a decision.
Washington state attempts legal maneuver to put new Trump travel ban on hold
SEATTLE -- Washington state is asking a federal judge to block President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.Washington was the first state to sue over the original travel ban, which resulted in a federal judge in Seattle halting its implementation around the country.Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday said the state would ask the judge to extend his temporary restraining order against the first ban to Trump's revised order.
SEATTLE -- Washington state is asking a federal judge to block President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.Washington was the first state to sue over the original travel ban, which resulted in a federal judge in Seattle halting its implementation around the country.Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday said the state would ask the judge to extend his temporary restraining order against the first ban to Trump's revised order.
Attorneys for DACA recipient detained in Tacoma say outcome of case will have huge ramifications
The nation turned its attention to a courtroom in Seattle on Wednesday waiting to hear the outcome of a Mexican immigrant arrested by federal agents in February.
The nation turned its attention to a courtroom in Seattle on Wednesday waiting to hear the outcome of a Mexican immigrant arrested by federal agents in February.
Judge: Ruling next week in case of Seattle 'dreamer' seeking release
A federal magistrate said Wednesday he expects to decide early next week whether to free a Mexican man who was picked up by immigration agents near Seattle despite participating in a federal program for those brought to the country illegally as children.
A federal magistrate said Wednesday he expects to decide early next week whether to free a Mexican man who was picked up by immigration agents near Seattle despite participating in a federal program for those brought to the country illegally as children.
Lawyers for Seattle 'dreamer' again seek his release
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Mexican man detained by immigration officials despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are once again asking for his release.They planned to ask U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina at a hearing Wednesday in Seattle.
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Mexican man detained by immigration officials despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are once again asking for his release.They planned to ask U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina at a hearing Wednesday in Seattle.
Muslim American woman believes shift in immigration policy leading to changes behind scenes at airports
SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wash. -- Travelers at Sea-Tac reacted Monday to President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban that is to take effect on March 16.The new version imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens of six majority-Muslim nations; it does not affect those who hold current visas.
SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wash. -- Travelers at Sea-Tac reacted Monday to President Donald Trump's new, revised travel ban that is to take effect on March 16.The new version imposes a 90-day ban on the issuance of new visas for citizens of six majority-Muslim nations; it does not affect those who hold current visas.
Inslee says revised travel ban is a 'substantial retreat from the president'
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
Washington state mulls further challenge of Trump's travel ban
SEATTLE -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's going to take two or three days to decide whether to continue challenging President Donald Trump on immigration, in light of the administration's revised travel ban.Ferguson made Washington the first state to sue the president over the initial travel ban — a case that resulted in a Seattle judge blocking its implementation around the country.
SEATTLE -- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's going to take two or three days to decide whether to continue challenging President Donald Trump on immigration, in light of the administration's revised travel ban.Ferguson made Washington the first state to sue the president over the initial travel ban — a case that resulted in a Seattle judge blocking its implementation around the country.
Afghan family detained in LA on the way to Washington state are asking for release
LOS ANGELES — An Afghan family of five who obtained special visas to relocate to the U.S. were detained by immigration officials when they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and have been in custody ever since, according to court records and their attorneys.The mother, father and their three children, including a baby, arrived at LAX for a connecting flight to Washington state, where they planned to resettle.
LOS ANGELES — An Afghan family of five who obtained special visas to relocate to the U.S. were detained by immigration officials when they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and have been in custody ever since, according to court records and their attorneys.The mother, father and their three children, including a baby, arrived at LAX for a connecting flight to Washington state, where they planned to resettle.
Governors of Mexico write to support Seattle 'dreamer'
SEATTLE -- The governors of Mexico are weighing in on the continued detention of a Seattle-area man who was participating in a federal program to protect people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue, the National Conference of Governors of Mexico expressed support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and said its members are confident that the American court will fully observe Daniel Ramirez Medina's "right to liberty."Ramirez, a 23-year-old Mexican, was detained on Feb. 10 by agents who initially came to arrest his father, identified as a previously deported felon.
SEATTLE -- The governors of Mexico are weighing in on the continued detention of a Seattle-area man who was participating in a federal program to protect people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.In a letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge James Donohue, the National Conference of Governors of Mexico expressed support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and said its members are confident that the American court will fully observe Daniel Ramirez Medina's "right to liberty."Ramirez, a 23-year-old Mexican, was detained on Feb. 10 by agents who initially came to arrest his father, identified as a previously deported felon.
Government wants appeal of travel ban put on hold
The Justice Department wants a federal appeals court to put President Trump's travel ban case on hold until he issues a new order.
The Justice Department wants a federal appeals court to put President Trump's travel ban case on hold until he issues a new order.
DHS intel report disputes threat posed by travel ban nations
Analysts at the Homeland Security Department's intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump's travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States.
Analysts at the Homeland Security Department's intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump's travel ban pose a terror threat to the United States.
Lawyers for detained Seattle 'dreamer' again seek release
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Seattle-area man arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are again asking a court to release him immediately.A federal magistrate last week declined to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, saying he should seek a detention hearing in immigration court, but his lawyers said in an emergency motion made public Thursday that the federal court has the authority to release him on bail.Ramirez was detained Feb. 10.
SEATTLE -- Lawyers for a Seattle-area man arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children are again asking a court to release him immediately.A federal magistrate last week declined to free 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, saying he should seek a detention hearing in immigration court, but his lawyers said in an emergency motion made public Thursday that the federal court has the authority to release him on bail.Ramirez was detained Feb. 10.