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World reacts to Donald Trump's US travel ban – live World reacts to Donald Trump's US travel ban – live
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Moustafa Bayoumi, associate professor of English at Brooklyn College, City University of New York has given a damning verdict on Trump’s ban.
He says it “is nothing short of a Muslim ban by another name. It is cruel and callous, espouses positions contrary to the professed values of the United States, and will certainly produce more problems than it purports to solve. In other words, it’s exactly like Donald Trump.”
Read the full piece here.
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The travel ban has provoked huge protests some airports across the US. The biggest appears to have been at JFK airport in New York where thousands of people gathered to voice their opposition, chanting “Refugees are welcome here. No hate no fear - immigrants are welcome here
The Guardian has a picture gallery of the demonstrations here.
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Among those to condemn Trump’s move was Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.Among those to condemn Trump’s move was Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.
In a series of tweets Trudeau underscored his government’s commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.In a series of tweets Trudeau underscored his government’s commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.
To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanadaTo those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada
Within hours Trudeau’s tweets had been shared more than 300,000 times.Within hours Trudeau’s tweets had been shared more than 300,000 times.
In the US, there was horror among groups that work with refugees and migrants. Thanu Yakupitiyage, a spokeswoman for the New York Immigration Coalition, told the Observer: “This is dehumanising. I am livid. It’s outrageous. People are in a state of shock.”In the US, there was horror among groups that work with refugees and migrants. Thanu Yakupitiyage, a spokeswoman for the New York Immigration Coalition, told the Observer: “This is dehumanising. I am livid. It’s outrageous. People are in a state of shock.”
Immigration policy analyst David Bier, from the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, described Trump’s order as “illegal” as it appeared to target a religious group. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said it would issue a court challenge on Monday, claiming that the new entry rules target Muslims because of their faith and therefore contravene the constitutional right to freedom of religion.Immigration policy analyst David Bier, from the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, described Trump’s order as “illegal” as it appeared to target a religious group. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said it would issue a court challenge on Monday, claiming that the new entry rules target Muslims because of their faith and therefore contravene the constitutional right to freedom of religion.
In the UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the ban and Theresa May’s reaction to it.In the UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the ban and Theresa May’s reaction to it.
“President Trump’s executive order against refugees and Muslims should shock and appal us all.” He said May should have stood up for “Britain and our values by condemning his actions. It should sadden our country that she chose not to.“President Trump’s executive order against refugees and Muslims should shock and appal us all.” He said May should have stood up for “Britain and our values by condemning his actions. It should sadden our country that she chose not to.
“After Trump’s hideous actions and May’s weak failure to condemn them, it’s more important than ever for us to say to refugees seeking a place of safety that they will always be welcome in Britain.”“After Trump’s hideous actions and May’s weak failure to condemn them, it’s more important than ever for us to say to refugees seeking a place of safety that they will always be welcome in Britain.”
Sarah Wollaston, chair of the Commons health select committee, said Trump must not be invited to address both Houses of Parliament from Westminster Hall on his state visit later this year, pointedly insisting that “those who wish to fawn over him” should do so elsewhere.Sarah Wollaston, chair of the Commons health select committee, said Trump must not be invited to address both Houses of Parliament from Westminster Hall on his state visit later this year, pointedly insisting that “those who wish to fawn over him” should do so elsewhere.
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson said the ban was “both wrong in itself and very worrying for the future”.Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson said the ban was “both wrong in itself and very worrying for the future”.
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Good morning. Welcome to the Guardian liveblog following the developments and reaction to Donald’s Trump’s US travel ban for people from several muslim-majority counties.Good morning. Welcome to the Guardian liveblog following the developments and reaction to Donald’s Trump’s US travel ban for people from several muslim-majority counties.
Here is a quick summary of what we know so far:Here is a quick summary of what we know so far:
Donald Trump’s decision to ban immigration from a string of Muslim-majority nations has sparked fury and anguish around the world as refugees and migrants were prevented from boarding flights to the US.Donald Trump’s decision to ban immigration from a string of Muslim-majority nations has sparked fury and anguish around the world as refugees and migrants were prevented from boarding flights to the US.
The executive order which halts travel from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen- has received global condemnation and led to chaos at US airports.The executive order which halts travel from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen- has received global condemnation and led to chaos at US airports.
A homeland security spokesman said that green card holders – in effect, permanent residents – will also be covered by the ban, while a senior White House official indicated it was likely to be extended to other countries.A homeland security spokesman said that green card holders – in effect, permanent residents – will also be covered by the ban, while a senior White House official indicated it was likely to be extended to other countries.
A state department spokesman confirmed that travellers from the named countries who have dual nationality will not be able to enter the US for 90 days. Members of religious minorities from those countries will, however, be granted immigration priority.A state department spokesman confirmed that travellers from the named countries who have dual nationality will not be able to enter the US for 90 days. Members of religious minorities from those countries will, however, be granted immigration priority.
In the US a federal judge granted a stay on deportations for people who arrived in the US with valid visas but were detained on entry. The stay is only a partial block to the broader executive order, with the judge stopping short of a broader ruling on its constitutionality. Nevertheless, it was an early, significant blow to the new administration.In the US a federal judge granted a stay on deportations for people who arrived in the US with valid visas but were detained on entry. The stay is only a partial block to the broader executive order, with the judge stopping short of a broader ruling on its constitutionality. Nevertheless, it was an early, significant blow to the new administration.
In the UK prime minister Theresa May was forced to issue a late-night statement saying she “does not agree” with Trump’s ban after coming under intense political pressure to condemn the order.In the UK prime minister Theresa May was forced to issue a late-night statement saying she “does not agree” with Trump’s ban after coming under intense political pressure to condemn the order.
The statement is unlikely to be strong enough to satisfy many of the MPs expressing outrage about Trump’s move is also facing questions about why she took so long to respond to the controversy, which has soured her trip to visit Trump on Friday which Downing Street had regarded as a success.The statement is unlikely to be strong enough to satisfy many of the MPs expressing outrage about Trump’s move is also facing questions about why she took so long to respond to the controversy, which has soured her trip to visit Trump on Friday which Downing Street had regarded as a success.
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