Judge Blocks Deportation; Green Card Ban Reversed; Protests Gather: Small Price Theory

Detentions a “small price to pay” says White House. My position: Unconstitutional actions never a “small price” by definition.

— Mike Mish Shedlock (@MishGEA) January 29, 2017

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In the wake of Trump’s seven-nation travel ban that left legal residents stranded overseas or detained in US airports, came a flurry of protests, judicial rulings, and actions including a reversal by the White House.

Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Refugee Ban

The Wall Street Journal reports Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Refugee Ban.

U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly issued the stay after the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil-liberties advocates asked for an emergency motion temporarily stopping U.S. authorities from forcing incoming refugees to return to their home countries.

At a court hearing Saturday night, the judge said these deportations could cause “irreparable injury” to the refugees who face threats in their home countries or have family members already living here.

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