In October, President Trump issued an Executive Order resuming the admission of refugees to the United States, but with increased vetting. (See prior posting.) A follow-up Agency Memorandum (Fact Sheet) implemented the Executive Order by suspending indefinitely entry of most
9th Circuit: Trump’s 3rd Travel Ban Violates Immigration Act
In State of Hawaii v. Trump, (9th Cir., Dec. 22, 2017), the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, agreeing with the district court (see prior posting), concluded that President Trump's third travel ban is inconsistent with the Immigration and Nationality Act, saying in part:The Proclamation, like its...
Nigerian army says 700 Boko Haram captives have escaped
Nigeria's army claims a recent military operation has allowed 700 Boko Haram captives to escape. Source: http://lslink.info/?c=2cLZ
Iran unrest: New protests as Rouhani plays down violence
President Hassan Rouhani says the violence
Palestinian girl charged after slapping soldier on video
Ahed Tamimi, 17, and her cousin were filmed in a confrontation with Israeli soldiers. Source: http://lslink.info/?c=2cLX
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