One week after protests almost shut down SeaTac, travelers share their thoughts
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was back to business Saturday, one week after massive protests tried to shut down the airport. Travelers shared their opinions on the president’s executive order and the restraining order put in place Friday night.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was back to business Saturday, one week after massive protests tried to shut down the airport. Travelers shared their opinions on the president’s executive order and the restraining order put in place Friday night.
Federal judge in Seattle temporarily halts Trump's immigration order nationwide
SEATTLE -- A federal judge in Seattle brought the Trump administration’s executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in U.S. District Court until further hearings can be held.“The Constitution prevailed today,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said after the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge James L.
SEATTLE -- A federal judge in Seattle brought the Trump administration’s executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in U.S. District Court until further hearings can be held.“The Constitution prevailed today,” Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said after the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge James L.
Washington state, Minnesota seek to block Trump travel ban
Washington state and Minnesota officials are asking a federal judge for an immediate nationwide halt to the implementation of portions of President Donald Trump's immigration travel ban.
Washington state and Minnesota officials are asking a federal judge for an immediate nationwide halt to the implementation of portions of President Donald Trump's immigration travel ban.
Foreign-born business owners say travel ban is bad for business
SEATTLE – President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants entering the United States is hurting small business, say immigrants in International District.“If I leave, can I come back in?” Taylor Hoang went through the list of questions she’s received since the president’s immigration ban Friday.As the executive director of the Ethnic Business Coalition of Seattle, and a restaurant owner herself, Hoang said the ban is bad for business.“There’s this sudden fear or feeling that you can’t travel.
SEATTLE – President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on refugees and immigrants entering the United States is hurting small business, say immigrants in International District.“If I leave, can I come back in?” Taylor Hoang went through the list of questions she’s received since the president’s immigration ban Friday.As the executive director of the Ethnic Business Coalition of Seattle, and a restaurant owner herself, Hoang said the ban is bad for business.“There’s this sudden fear or feeling that you can’t travel.
Washington state sues Trump in effort to halt immigration executive order nationwide
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state's attorney general says he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations and sparked nationwide protests.Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he is filing a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, some high-ranking administration officials and the Department of Homeland Security.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state's attorney general says he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations and sparked nationwide protests.Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he is filing a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, some high-ranking administration officials and the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump fires acting AG Sally Yates for 'refusing to enforce' travel ban
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said."(Yates) has betrayed the Department of Justice," the White House statement said.Dana Boente, US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has been named new acting attorney general, the White House said.Boente was sworn in at 9 p.m. ET, per an administration official.The dramatic move came soon after CNN reported Yates told Justice Department lawyers not to make legal arguments defending Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.The move set up a clash between the White House and Yates, who was appointed by President Barack Obama and was set to serve until Sen.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said."(Yates) has betrayed the Department of Justice," the White House statement said.Dana Boente, US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has been named new acting attorney general, the White House said.Boente was sworn in at 9 p.m. ET, per an administration official.The dramatic move came soon after CNN reported Yates told Justice Department lawyers not to make legal arguments defending Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.The move set up a clash between the White House and Yates, who was appointed by President Barack Obama and was set to serve until Sen.
Veterans protest travel ban, saying it hurts interpreters who helped save U.S. lives
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they are outraged at the temporary ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the suspension of the U.S. refugee program that has blocked visas for interpreters who risked their lives to help American troops on the battlefield.Thousands of veterans have signed petitions.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they are outraged at the temporary ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the suspension of the U.S. refugee program that has blocked visas for interpreters who risked their lives to help American troops on the battlefield.Thousands of veterans have signed petitions.
LIVE: Washington AG to make 'major announcement' on president's executive action on immigration
The attorney generals of 15 states and the District of Columbia are issuing a joint statement condemning as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
The attorney generals of 15 states and the District of Columbia are issuing a joint statement condemning as unconstitutional President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
Thousands march through downtown Seattle to protest immigration ban
Large crowds protested Sunday evening at Seattle's Westlake Park against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
Large crowds protested Sunday evening at Seattle's Westlake Park against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
Senator Patty Murray condemns immigration ban; Sea-Tac quiet Sunday
SEATAC, Wash. -- The Port of Seattle says no one is detained at Sea-Tac airport under President Trump’s executive order, but that hasn’t stopped people from protesting at the airport.Senator Patty Murray also made a stop at the airport to speak to families of those detained and get a timeline of what happened, so she can take the information back to Washington D.C. and discuss how to prevent something like this from happening again.“The confusion and the feeling that they don’t know what’s going on is appalling and un-American,” said Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington.
SEATAC, Wash. -- The Port of Seattle says no one is detained at Sea-Tac airport under President Trump’s executive order, but that hasn’t stopped people from protesting at the airport.Senator Patty Murray also made a stop at the airport to speak to families of those detained and get a timeline of what happened, so she can take the information back to Washington D.C. and discuss how to prevent something like this from happening again.“The confusion and the feeling that they don’t know what’s going on is appalling and un-American,” said Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington.
Rep. Reichert urges White House to work with Congress on immigration
SEATTLE -- U.S. Rep Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, issued a statement on President Donald Trump's immigration executive order Sunday, saying he takes careful vetting of immigrants very seriously.However, he said, "mass confusion and miscommunication" was seen at the onset of the executive order.
SEATTLE -- U.S. Rep Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, issued a statement on President Donald Trump's immigration executive order Sunday, saying he takes careful vetting of immigrants very seriously.However, he said, "mass confusion and miscommunication" was seen at the onset of the executive order.
Travelers detained at Seattle airport released from custody
A Port of Seattle spokeswoman says individuals detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as a result of President Trump's executive order have been released by the Department of Homeland Security.
A Port of Seattle spokeswoman says individuals detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as a result of President Trump's executive order have been released by the Department of Homeland Security.
2,000 protest Trump's immigration ban at Sea-Tac Airport
Hundreds of protesters marched inside Sea-Tac International Airport Saturday after word got out that several people were detained or sent back due to President Donald Trump's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations.
Hundreds of protesters marched inside Sea-Tac International Airport Saturday after word got out that several people were detained or sent back due to President Donald Trump's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations.
Gov. Inslee, Port Commission respond to Trump’s immigration ban
Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Port of Seattle Commission and local elected officials spoke out against the Trump administration's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen).
Governor Jay Inslee, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Port of Seattle Commission and local elected officials spoke out against the Trump administration's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen).
Republican Chris Vance calls on GOP to 'stand up for morality'
The former chair of the Washington State Republican Party Chris Vance said his fellow Republicans need to stand up in opposition to President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants from entering the United States.
The former chair of the Washington State Republican Party Chris Vance said his fellow Republicans need to stand up in opposition to President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants from entering the United States.
Port of Seattle issues statement on Trump's executive order on immigration
The Port of Seattle Commission and local elected officials spoke out against the Trump administration's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen).
The Port of Seattle Commission and local elected officials spoke out against the Trump administration's executive order banning the entry of immigrants from seven nations (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen).
1 Somali national turned away at Sea-Tac Airport
An attorney for an immigrant rights nonprofit says that a Somali national was not allowed to enter the U.S. at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
An attorney for an immigrant rights nonprofit says that a Somali national was not allowed to enter the U.S. at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Trump vows to build border wall to address New Hampshire 'drug epidemic'
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Donald Trump on Saturday again vowed to build a wall along the Mexico-U.S. border -- this time arguing that it would help stem New Hampshire's "drug epidemic."The appeal, made in a video posted to Facebook, comes three days before New Hampshire hosts the nation's first 2016 primary."New Hampshire has a tremendous drug epidemic," Trump says. "I am going to create borders.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Donald Trump on Saturday again vowed to build a wall along the Mexico-U.S. border -- this time arguing that it would help stem New Hampshire's "drug epidemic."The appeal, made in a video posted to Facebook, comes three days before New Hampshire hosts the nation's first 2016 primary."New Hampshire has a tremendous drug epidemic," Trump says. "I am going to create borders.