Trump administration argues that court ruling on immigration ban…

The Department of Justice filed an emergency motion late Saturday asking a federal appeals court to reinstate an executive order that suspended new arrivals from seven majority Muslim countries, a controversial program that sparked protests around the world. In a filing with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, federal attorneys requested an immediate stay of U.S. District Judge James Robart's temporary restraining order Friday that suspended enforcement of the most controversial provisions of the ban across the country.

Trump officials move to appeal ruling blocking immigration order

On another day of chaotic developments over the week-old order, the State Department reversed its cancellation of visas for people from the seven affected countries and restarted efforts to admit refugees. Aid groups scrambled to take advantage of what they acknowledged might be a brief opportunity for refugees to enter the United States, and small numbers of travelers from the previously banned countries began their journeys, knowing that the judge's ruling could be reversed at any time.

The Latest: Trump predicts administration will win appeal

The Latest on the reaction to a court order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : President Donald Trump is predicting his administration will win an appeal of a judge's ruling temporarily halting his refugee and immigration ban. The Justice Department filed a notice of appeal Saturday night as it took a step toward asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the judge's stay.

Justice Department to appeal judge’s order to block Trump’s travel ban

The U.S. Justice Department notified the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Saturday that it will appeal a federal judge's order for a temporary nationwide restraining order on President Trump 's travel ban. About 24 hours after U.S. District Judge James Robart ruled Friday in favor of a lawsuit by Washington state and Minnesota, taking action against the week-old executive action, the Trump administration is making good on a threat to push back.

UPDATED: U.S. suspends Trump’s refugee and immigration ban, but intends to fight judge who blocked it

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: People chant during a rally protesting the immigration policies of President Donald Trump, near the White House in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. WASHINGTON - The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump's refugee and immigration ban and filed notice it would appeal a judge's order, plunging the new administration into a crisis that has challenged Trump's authority - and ability to fulfill campaign promises.

People hold a banner as they take part in a protest march in London,…

The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump 's refugee and immigration ban and scurried to appeal a judge's order, plunging the new administration into a crisis that has challenged Trump's authority - and ability to fulfill campaign promises. The stand-down, a day after a federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked the ban, marked an extraordinary setback for the White House.

What the Fluff? An American lunchbox icon is turning 100

A Chicago woman imprisoned in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother says in videos posted on YouTube that she acted alone and her boyfriend at the time only helped her cover it up because she threatened him A Chicago woman imprisoned in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother says in videos posted on YouTube that she acted alone and her boyfriend at the time only helped her cover it up because she threatened him The travel ban on refugees and citizens of seven countries has rattled many immigrant families, but its effects are perhaps most widespread among the Iranian-American community The travel ban on refugees and citizens of seven countries has rattled many immigrant families, but its effects are perhaps most widespread among the Iranian-American community Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban are hurrying to ... (more)

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump's ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled that Washington state and Minnesota had standing to challenge Trump's order, which government lawyers disputed, and said they showed their case was likely to succeed. "The state has met its burden in demonstrating immediate and irreparable injury," Robart said.

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is greeted by well-wishers after he spoke to reporters Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, following a hearing in federal court in Seattle. A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country.

Disclosure Push Threatens Non-Profit Donors’ First Amendment Protections

California elected officials are leading a courtroom charge to bulldoze the 1958 NAACP v. Alabama Supreme Court decision that guarantees anonymity for non-profit donors who might otherwise be subjected to death threats and other forms of intimidation.

Apple to face claims of monopoly in iPhone app market

An appeals court has ruled that Apple must face antitrust charges in a lawsuit that alleges that the company monopolized the market for iPhone apps. The U.S. Court for Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed Thursday a decision by a lower court and ruled that the app buyers filing the lawsuit are direct purchasers of iPhone apps from Apple, rather than from app developers, and hence have standing to sue.

US appeals court revives antitrust lawsuit against Apple

The Apple logo is seen on the facade of the new Apple Store in Paris, France, January 5, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Charles Platiau iPhone app purchasers may sue Apple Inc over allegations that the company monopolized the market for iPhone apps by not allowing users to purchase them outside the App Store, leading to higher prices, a US appeals court ruled on Thursday.

Court Rules Public School Can Force Pro-Life Teacher to Facilitate Planned Parenthood

Contact: Alexandra Snyder, Life Legal Defense Foundation , 202-717-7371 PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 28, 2016 / Christian Newswire / -- Portland teacher and well-known pro-life activist Bill Diss has received a ruling in his religious discrimination case against Portland Public Schools. Disappointingly, the court granted the Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment in its entirety, stating that there were no legally significant facts in dispute for the case to go before a jury.

US Court of Appeals: States and counties can ban GMO crops despite federal laws

The entire organic community of the United States just won a massive victory that many may not yet even realize. Even though the DARK Act was passed by Obama and some Senate goons to prohibit labeling of GMOs nationwide, the US Court of Appeals just passed a law that enables states and counties to completely ban genetically engineered crops from ever being planted in the first place.

Jewish Family Battles Spain Museum Over Art Looted by Nazis

The latest step in a Jewish family's 16-year battle to reclaim a priceless painting their heirs surrendered in exchange for safe passage out of Nazi Germany moves to a Southern California courtroom on Monday. Attorney David Boies will argue before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Impressionist Camille Pissarro's 1897 work rightfully belongs to the family of Lilly Cassirer.