IMMIGRATION/LEGAL/SUPREME COURT/TRAVEL BAN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Supreme Court on Monday [12-4-17] said the Trump administration for now can implement all parts of its latest ban on travelers from certain countries, a significant boost to the White House after a string of setbacks in lower courts.
The high court’s action came in a brief written order that granted an emergency request by the administration to let the rules take full effect while litigation challenging the travel restrictions continues…
Civil-rights and immigration advocates, as well as the state of Hawaii, again filed lawsuits to challenge the latest restrictions, arguing Mr. Trump was attempting another improper ban against Muslims entering the U.S., a claim the president denies. Lower courts have issued rulings against all three bans…
It wasn’t clear precisely when the rules will change. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday including officials from the White House, and the departments of Homeland Security, State and Justice to plan for implementation, one official said.
Challengers expressed disappointment in the development, but said it was only an interim one that didn’t decide the important issues raised by the cases.”
-Brent Kendall, “Supreme Court Says Trump Travel Ban Can Go Into Effect for Now,” The Wall Street Journal online, Dec. 4, 2017 10:34pm