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Hawaii Claims Scaled-Back Trump Travel Ban Still On ‘Flawed Trajectory’
The state argues the new rules are remain too restrictive because they subject grandparents and other relatives of visa holders to the travel ban.
Civil Beat
Hawaii Leaders Say State Is Under ‘Attack’ With Loss Of Federal Funds
The proposed reauthorization of a housing bill leaves out annual funding of up to $13 million for Native Hawaiians.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Chin ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Supreme Court Will Back Hawaii On Travel Ban
After winning at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Hawaii’s attorney general expects the challenge to Trump’s executive order to reach the high court.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Appeals Court Upholds Hawaii’s Challenge To Trump Travel Ban
“Immigration, even for the president, is not a one-person show,” say the 9th Circuit judges in Seattle.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Maui Mother Of Two Avoids Deportation — At Least For Now
She faced the possibility of being put on the next flight to Mexico. Instead, she got a temporary reprieve on a $5,000 bond.
The White House
Civil Beat Poll: Voters Dislike Trump, Support Lawsuit Against Travel Ban
The president’s approval rating of 32 percent is actually higher than the percentage of the state vote he received in November.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block On Trump Travel Ban
The Virginia-based appeals court says even the Trump’s administration’s revised effort targeting Muslim-majority countries is illegal.
James Watt
Trump’s Review Of National Monuments Panned In Public Comments
The government is accepting input on the reconsideration of protections at 29 monuments, including Papahanaumokuakea.
C-SPAN
Federal Judges Question Whether Trump’s Travel Ban Is A ‘Muslim Ban’
A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel Monday heard arguments in Hawaii’s lawsuit to block key parts of the executive order restricting travel and immigration from countries.
The White House
Hawaii’s Case Against Travel Ban May Hinge On Trump’s Own Words
Should remarks the president made before and after taking office be considered by judges deciding on a challenge to the executive order?