The headline news from January 29, 2017

The archive of all headlines from January 29, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Read the Executive Order

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 00:00:06

Refugees and other travelers who were in the air when President Trump signed an executive order on “extreme vetting” were detained at airports in the U.S.Rights groups says U.S. permanent residents and foreign students are also being denied entry.

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US airports on frontline as Donald Trump’s immigration ban causes chaos and controversy

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 00:15:06

Homeland security says green card holders included while ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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Read the Executive Order

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 00:30:07

Refugees and other travelers who were in the air when President Trump signed an executive order on “extreme vetting” were detained at airports in the U.S.Rights groups say U.S. permanent residents and foreign students are also being denied entry.

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US airports on frontline as Donald Trump’s travel ban causes chaos and controversy

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 01:15:07

Homeland security says green card holders included while ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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The Immigration Order, Annotated 6:57 PM ET

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 01:30:05

Refugees and other travelers who were in the air when President Trump signed an executive order on “extreme vetting” were detained at airports in the U.S.Rights groups say U.S. permanent residents and foreign students are also being denied entry.

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US airports on frontline as Donald Trump’s travel ban causes chaos and protests

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 01:45:06

Homeland security says green card holders included while ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 01:45:08

Trump's executive order suspends all refugee entries for 120 days, blocks Syrian refugees and bars for 90 days the entry of citizens from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia.

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New York Times  29/Jan/2017 02:17:01

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NBC News  29/Jan/2017 02:22:54

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The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 02:24:44

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 02:26:34

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The Immigration Order, Annotated 6:57 PM ET

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 02:30:06

Refugees and other travelers who were in the air when President Trump signed an executive order on “extreme vetting” were detained at airports in the U.S.Rights groups say U.S. permanent residents and foreign students are also being denied entry.

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Trump Travel Restrictions Leave Refugees Stranded

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 02:30:08

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US airports on frontline as Donald Trump’s travel ban causes chaos and protests

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 02:30:09

Homeland security says green card holders included while ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 02:30:12

Trump's executive order suspends all refugee entries for 120 days, blocks Syrian refugees and bars for 90 days the entry of citizens from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia.

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Federal judge stays deportations under Muslim country travel ban

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 03:30:10

ACLU and lawyers for two Iraqis held at New York’s JFK airport celebrate stay until 21 February against executive order concerning seven Muslim-majority countries

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 03:30:12

As activists scrambled to fight for their release on Saturday, hundreds of demonstrators descended on LAX and San Francisco International Airport to rail against the ban.

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Order Draws Wide Condemnation, and Some Applause 7:59 PM ET

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 03:45:04

A federal judge in Brooklyn issued an emergency stay of part of President Trump’s executive order on immigration, ruling that sending refugees and others back would cause “irreparable harm.” Lawyers for the A.C.L.U., which filed the lawsuit, said the decision affects an estimated 100 to 200 people.

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Judge Grants Temporary Stay in Trump Refugee Order

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 03:45:06

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Partial Suspension Allows Scores Stuck at Airports to Stay

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 04:00:05

A federal judge in Brooklyn issued an emergency stay of part of President Trump’s executive order on immigration, ruling that sending refugees and others back would cause “irreparable harm.” Lawyers for the A.C.L.U., which filed the lawsuit, said the decision affects an estimated 100 to 200 people.

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Judge Grants Stay Against Trump Refugee Order, Blocks Removals

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 04:30:06

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 04:30:10

The judge's decision means that those who have arrived at U.S. airports from the seven predominantly Muslim countries named under the President’s executive order can remain, for now.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 04:45:10

The judge's decision means that those who have arrived at U.S. airports from the seven predominantly Muslim countries named under the order can remain, for now.

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Judge Grants Stay in Trump Refugee Order, Blocks Removals

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 05:15:11

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 05:45:09

The decision means that those who have arrived at U.S. airports from the seven predominantly Muslim countries named under Trump's order can remain, for now.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 09:00:09

The abrupt ban ensnared people in transit or expecting to soon return to the U.S. — not only refugees but students on break, business travelers, tourists, even people who had gone home for funerals.

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Immigration Federal judge stays deportations under Muslim country travel ban

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 09:45:07

ACLU and lawyers for two Iraqis held at New York’s JFK airport celebrate stay until 21 February against executive order concerning seven Muslim-majority countries

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Trump Immigration Ban Still In Place Despite Court Ruling, Says DHS

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 11:45:06

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DHS: Trump Immigration Ban Still Stands Despite Court Ruling

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 12:00:08

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Live: Trump’s travel ban Merkel attacks ’unjustified’ targeting of Muslim-majority countries

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 12:15:06

President’s order comes under fire in Germany and UK, where politicians call for state visit to be postponed

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 12:15:09

The decision means that those who have arrived at U.S. airports from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by Trump's order can remain, for now.

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Immigration Federal judge stays deportations under Muslim country travel ban

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 13:30:10

ACLU and lawyers for two Iraqis held at New York’s JFK airport celebrate stay until 21 February against executive order concerning seven Muslim-majority countries

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 13:45:19

All the countries falling under Trump’s ban have Christian minorities, often integrated within larger urban centers. And often they are physically indistinguishable from their non-Christian compatriots.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 17:15:11

More demonstrations are planned at Los Angeles International Airport today after a day of protests over President Trump's travel bans.

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Green Card Holders Won’t Be Barred, Official Says

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 17:45:05

Reince Priebus, the White House chief of staff, appeared to announce a dramatic reversal in President Trump’s executive order.But border agents will have “discretionary authority” to detain and question suspicious travelers from certain countries, Mr. Priebus said.

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Trump White House defends travel ban as John McCain warns of benefits to Isis

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 18:00:09

Reince Priebus says measure will no longer apply to green-card holders but Mitch McConnell says he will not defend order

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Green Card Holders Won’t Be Barred, Official Says

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 18:30:06

A top White House official appeared to announce a dramatic change in President Trump’s executive order on immigration.The shift came after chaos at airports and rulings by federal judges blocking part of the president’s actions.On Twitter, Mr. Trump deplored the killings of Christians in the Middle East without noting the killings of Muslims.

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Travel ban White House on defensive as McCain warns of benefits to Isis

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 18:30:09

Reince Priebus says measure will no longer apply to green-card holders but Mitch McConnell says he will not defend order

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But Trump Vows ‘Strong Borders and Extreme Vetting’

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 18:45:04

A top White House official appeared to announce a dramatic change in President Trump’s executive order on immigration.The shift came after chaos at airports and rulings by federal judges blocking part of the president’s actions.On Twitter, Mr. Trump deplored the killings of Christians in the Middle East without noting the killings of Muslims.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 19:45:11

More demonstrations are planned at Los Angeles International Airport today after a day of protests over President Trump's travel bans. Op-Ed

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But Trump Vows ‘Strong Borders and Extreme Vetting’

New York Times  29/Jan/2017 20:00:05

A top White House official appeared to announce a significant change in President Trump’s executive order on immigration.The shift came after chaos at airports and rulings by federal judges blocking part of the president’s actions.On Twitter, Mr. Trump deplored the killings of Christians in the Middle East without noting the killings of Muslims.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 20:15:09

A split runs through the heart of the American presidency. Looked at one way, it’s a large, centralized bureaucracy designed to translate ideas into policy. From another angle, it’s a man — so far, always a man — sitting behind a desk as the world’s knottiest problems play on his quirks and insecurities…. Op-Ed

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 20:30:11

Trump's first week in office vividly displayed the dual nature of his presidency -- the normal workings of government punctuated by the unbridled id of the president. Op-Ed

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Travel ban White House on defensive as McCain warns of benefits to Isis

The Guardian  29/Jan/2017 20:45:07

Reince Priebus says measure will no longer apply to green-card holders as ’couple dozen’ still detained

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Civil Rights Groups Fight Immigration Ban Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 21:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 21:15:13

Los Angeles Times photojournalists capture some of the most memorable moments of 2016. SportsUCLA vs. USC

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Civil Rights Groups Fight Immigration Ban Amid Uncertainty

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 21:30:09

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Protests Erupt Again Nationwide Over Trump Travel Ban

NBC News  29/Jan/2017 22:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  29/Jan/2017 22:45:10

Protesters rally against President Trump's new immigration order. PhotographyYear in Review | 2016

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