The Trump administration formally filed an appeal Saturday to reverse a federal judge\u2019s temporary halt on a recent executive order suspending immigration from certain countries with a known terrorist element.
Trump\u2019s appeal follows Judge James Robart\u2019s Friday ruling which put a nationwide halt on a recent executive order suspending immigration from certain predominantly Muslim countries. The White House vowed to fight the decision as soon as it was announced.
\u201cAt the earliest possible time, the Department of Justice intends to file an emergency stay of this outrageous order and defend the executive order of the President, which we believe is lawful and appropriate,\u201d said White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a written statement Friday night. \u201cThe president\u2019s order is intended to protect the homeland and he has the constitutional authority and responsibility to protect the American people.\u201d
Trump himself weighed in on the decision Saturday, criticizing Robart\u2019s decision.
\u201cWhat is our country coming to when a judge can halt a Homeland Security travel ban and anyone, even with bad intentions, can come into U. S.?\u201d said Trump in a tweet Saturday.
What is our country coming to when a judge can halt a Homeland Security travel ban and anyone, even with bad intentions, can come into U. S.?
\u2014 Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2017
He later followed up his initial response with another tweet warning that the halt on the order could put the country in danger.
\u201cBecause the ban was lifted by a judge, many very bad and dangerous people may be pouring into our country. A terrible decision,\u201d said the president.
Because the ban was lifted by a judge, many very bad and dangerous people may be pouring into our country. A terrible decision
\u2014 Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2017
Trump\u2019s executive order , signed Jan. 27, blocks refugees from Syria from entering the country and temporarily suspends admission of other individuals from Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya and Yemen.
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