The archive of all headlines from February 08, 2017, organized by time of publication.
Live coverage as the ninth US circuit court of appeals in San Francisco weighs up whether president’s controversial ban will stand
An appellate court in San Francisco is hearing an hourlong oral argument on whether to reinstate President Trump’s immigration ban.You can listen to it here, accompanied by live analysis from Times editors and reporters.Once the court rules, an appeal to the Supreme Court is almost certain to follow.
Live coverage as the ninth US circuit court of appeals in San Francisco weighs up whether president’s controversial ban will stand
All three of the judges on the panel asked attorney August E. Flentje, representing the federal government, for evidence that people holding valid visas from any of the seven countries had committed terrorist acts in the U.S. Opinion
The vote on Tuesday was the first in Senate history in which the vice president was called in to break a tie on a cabinet nomination. Two Republicans voted against the confirmation.Betsy DeVos, a wealthy donor and proponent of charter schools and vouchers, has limited experience with the public school system.
All three of the judges on the panel ask attorney August E. Flentje, representing the federal government, for evidence that people holding valid visas from any of the seven countries had committed terrorist acts in the U.S. Opinion
The question at hand on Tuesday was a narrow one: Should a federal appellate court lift a judge’s temporary restraining order and reinstate President Trump’s travel ban while the case proceeds?The court had said that “a ruling was not expected to come down today, but probably this week.”
During arguments at the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, judges repeatedly prod Washington Solicitor Gen. Noah Purcell on whether President Trump's travel ban amounted to anti-Muslim discrimination. Opinion
The court has received hundreds of pages of briefs from the chief attorneys in the case, as well as from tech companies, state attorneys general and other parties who have sought to join in. Opinion
Hour-long hearing in appeals court was the most significant legal battle yet over the ban, and the judges said they would try to deliver a ruling as soon as possible
The question at hand on Tuesday was a narrow one: Should a federal appellate court lift a judge’s temporary restraining order and reinstate President Trump’s travel ban while the case proceeds?No matter how the court rules — in an order that is expected within days — an appeal to the United States Supreme Court is likely.
A federal appeals court panel appeared inclined to rule that two states had the right to challenge the ban.
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Hour-long hearing in appeals court was most significant legal battle yet over ban, and the judges said they would try to deliver a ruling as soon as possible
Hearing is most significant legal battle yet over harsh immigration measures, with judges promising to deliver a ruling as soon as possible
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If Sessions is confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, as expected, he will be responsible for leading the legal defense of President Trump’s immigration restrictions, for halting and investigating terrorist attacks. NATION
Yemen was angered by civilian deaths, apparently including children, in a raid last month, officials said.The suspension of commando operations is a setback for President Trump, who wants to take a more aggressive antiterror approach.
Judges said they would try to deliver a ruling as soon as possible after hour-long hearing before San Francisco-based court of appeals
Mitch McConnell said Warren broke Senate rules by reading a letter from Coretta Scott King relating to Sessions’ failed judicial nomination
Yemen was angered by civilian deaths, apparently including children, in a raid last month, officials said.The suspension of commando operations is a setback for President Trump, who wants a more aggressive antiterror approach.
As famous as he is, the mountain lion known as P-22 is a mystery, his day-to-day life hidden by his instincts for evasion. Until now. Keeping tabs on Griffith Parks’ most famous resident – P-22
He’s silent, an ambush predator, always hunting, always looking for opportunity. As famous as he is, the mountain lion known as P-22 is a mystery, his day-to-day life hidden by his instincts for evasion. Until now. Keeping tabs on Griffith Parks’ most famous resident – P-22
If confirmed, Sessions will be responsible for leading the legal defense of President Trump’s immigration restrictions, for halting and investigating terrorist attacks, and for probing hate crimes and abuses by local and state law enforcement.
If confirmed, Sessions will be responsible for leading the legal defense of the travel ban, for stopping and investigating terrorist attacks, and for probing hate crimes and abuses by law enforcement.
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President tells crowd of law enforcement officials that executive order couldn’t ‘be written any plainer or better’, before vowing to reduce violence in Chicago
President Trump lashed out at the judicial branch for considering challenges to his executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries.The courts are “so political,” Mr. Trump said.
If confirmed, Sessions will be responsible for leading the legal defense of the travel ban, for stopping and investigating terrorist attacks, and for probing hate crimes and abuses by law enforcement. GOP’s silencing of Sen. Elizabeth Warren only raises her profile as the Democratic alternative to Trump
President Trump lashed out at the judicial branch for considering challenges to his executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries.“I think it’s a sad day. I think our security is at risk today,” Mr. Trump said.
If confirmed, Sessions will be responsible for leading the legal defense of the travel ban, for stopping and investigating terrorist attacks, and for probing hate crimes and abuses by law enforcement.
If confirmed, Sessions will be responsible for leading the legal defense of the travel ban, for stopping and investigating terrorist attacks, and for probing hate crimes and abuses by law enforcement. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says there will be no ruling today on Trump administration’s travel ban
From government services in any given year, to taxes paid and beyond, data show how valuable the relationship is between California and the United States.
From government services in any given year, to taxes paid and beyond, data show how valuable the relationship is between California and the United States. Jeff Sessions is up for a tough job. Trump isn’t making it any easier
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From government services in any given year, to taxes paid and beyond, data show how valuable the relationship is between California and the United States.
From government services in any given year, to taxes paid and beyond, data show how valuable the relationship is between California and the United States. Trump attacks federal judges in unusually personal terms
President Trump lashed out at the judicial branch for considering challenges to his executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries.“I think it’s a sad day. I think our security is at risk today,” Mr. Trump said.