A number of foreign nationals have been detained at airports in america. It comes after President Trump signed an Executive Order preventing people seeking Refugee Status in the United States. Well theres been a lot of reaction. These are the protests underway Atjfk Airport in new york, after it emerged 11 refugees were being detained there. Under the Executive Order, citizens from seven muslim majority countries will be denied visas for 90 days. The countries include syria, iraq, iran, libya, somalia, sudan, and yemen. Specifically, the changes mean that the us will not take any refugees, from any country, for the next four months. The un and france have criticised the changes but President Trump says they are need to stop islamic terrorists from entering the country. One congresswoman has been voicing her concerns. Nydia velazquez serves in the house of representatives. She spoke to reporters outsidejfk. My friends, it is a sad day for the american people. This is not who we are. Thi
From President Trump restricting immigration from seven mainly muslim countries. They say the move is unconstitutional, un american and unlawful. The Attorneys General said in a joint statement they were confident the order would be struck down by the courts. One federal judge has temporarily halted meanwhile, theres been more anger and consternation Around The World. The german chancellor Angela Merkel who has said the fight against terrorism does notjustify putting people from specific backgrounds or faiths under general suspicion. The mayor of london sadiq khan, has called the ban on refugees and immigrants from certain countries shameful and cruel. Its not all critical though. The right wing populist dutch politician Geert Wilders tweeted no more immigration from any islamic country is exactly what we need. At home, the administration has has downplayed a court ruling which temporarily rules out deporting people who have already arrived, saying it only applies to a small number of
Welcome to bbc news. President trump has become embroiled in a bitter battle with the american legal system, after a federal Appeals Court refused to reinstate his travel ban, on people from seven mainly muslim countries, entering the united states. It was a judge in seattle who had originally put a temporary stop to the policy, and tonight the president Tweeted Saying just cannot believe a judge would put our country is such peril. If something happens, blame him. Our north america correspondent nick bryant has more. The rush to reach america. Arrivals from mainly muslim countries making it through immigration after an Appeals Court rejected a move by the Trump Administration to reimpose its travel ban. So, impromptu celebrations at us airports, and relief for those looking to head across the atlantic. Tonight, Atjfk Airport in new york, this family from iraq finally made it into the country. They have spent two years obtaining us visas, and have packed up their lives in iraq. The emb
Welcome to bbc news. President trump has become embroiled in a bitter battle with the american legal system, after a federal Appeals Court refused to reinstate his travel ban, on people from seven mainly muslim countries, entering the united states. It was a judge in seattle who had originally put a temporary stop to the policy, and tonight the president Tweeted Saying just cannot believe a judge would put our country is such peril. If something happens, blame him. Our north america correspondent nick bryant has more. The rush to reach america. Arrivals from mainly muslim countries making it through immigration after an Appeals Court rejected a move by the Trump Administration to reimpose its travel ban. So, impromptu celebrations at us airports, and relief for those looking to head across the atlantic. Tonight, Atjfk Airport in new york, this family from iraq finally made it into the country. They have spent two years obtaining us visas, and have packed up their lives in iraq. The emb
Welcome to bbc news. President trump has become embroiled in a bitter battle with the american legal system, after a federal Appeals Court refused to reinstate his travel ban, on people from seven mainly muslim countries, entering the united states. It was a judge in seattle who had originally put a temporary stop to the policy, and tonight the president Tweeted Saying just cannot believe a judge would put our country is such peril. If something happens, blame him. Our north america correspondent nick bryant has more. The rush to reach america. Arrivals from mainly muslim countries making it through immigration after an Appeals Court rejected a move by the Trump Administration to reimpose its travel ban. So, impromptu celebrations at us airports, and relief for those looking to head across the atlantic. Tonight, Atjfk Airport in new york, this family from iraq finally made it into the country. They have spent two years obtaining us visas, and have packed up their lives in iraq. The emb