Pressed both sides pretty firmly. It played out on the sixth lore courtroom. The judge asked the attorneys why they request for an injunction should be granted, considering the ninth circuit just upheld the nationwide injunction. They argued anything can happen with that and the president can make changes. The attorney for the United States says this is about security but could not give specific examples of evidence. The attorney general was also in the courtroom. Here is what he had to say. The facts are overwhelming. This ban is unlawful, icannstitutional, and unamer and should be overturned. Tim the judge decided to think about all this as she is still making her decision. No word yet on when they will be back in find out we will let you know. Tim barber, abc 7 news. Jummy we want to get back to our top story, and extremely tense situation for the newly sworn and secretary of education. Protests swarming around her car as she made her way into Jefferson Academy. Sam sweeney was on t
She was trying to get in the school. She was just sworn in as cabinet member. They blocked her on the steps. We will have much more on the confrontation at Jefferson Middle School in a moment. You should be so proud of yourself. Jonathan those were the protesters who were chasing her. When she didnt get in the school she was escorted back to the s. U. V. And taken away. Very tense moments. Alison that is coming up. First, though, students in Loudoun County walking out. Michelle this happened a short time ago, protesting President Trumps immigration policies. Richard reeve is at rock ridge high in ashburn. Rich, what is their Mission Today . Richard well, this was a multiple school protest. Their biggest concern they say is the trump travel ban even though the courts have ruled against it. Take a look. You can see some of the students walking out. They walked out of school at 2 30. About 100 students from rock ridge high about 50 from another school. This part of Loudoun County, a very
And her mother is from turkey. As a muslim she is concerned about the trump travel ban. Making sure that we arent discriminated further. We are not excluded further from coming to america, trying to escape war that they didnt necessarily wage. Richard this is a diverse area. Students of race and religion organized the walkout negotiated with school officials. Ewant to allow civil engagement but stress there are consequences. My family is christian and also republican. Richard carly brooks who also came to the rally says this has been an interesting time for her and her family. Half my family is conservative. Half is liberal. I think they support me in what i believe in and i support what they believe in even if its not what i believe in. Richard so about 150 students here. They will face a tardy or a skip mark on their records. About a days a lot of passion on social media about all of this. Some folks saying that they should stay in school. Others supporting the student. A lot of folk
I cannot just a another three years without leaving the country. People are very engaged and will stay engaged. Jeff virginia senator tim kaine says he is encouraged by the rallies and protests across the country protesting the executive order. Kaine called the court ruling against the ban a big win. We are slowly moving the debate our way. There is a tremendous energy. I dont have a problem with the ban, depending on how it is implemented. Jeff he believes the president is right to tighten the immigration system. In fairfax, jeff goldberg, abc 7 news. Jonathan 20 years behind bars for the caregiver who killed a ninemonthold baby. Deal dobson hauled off to prison gail dobson hauled off to prison as the parents are speaking out. Alison tom roussey has the 9 in talbot county, but to ensure in impartial trial, the trial was moved to kent county and Montgomery County was asked to do the prosecution. Yesterday they got a conviction and today the sentence. He was smiling, happy, chubby cheek
The spokesperson stitells me he will not confirm if its related here to this shooting. A lot of unanswered questions. Well update you with the details as they become available. Now to the latest Court Challenge to President Trumps controversial travel ban. The challenge out west is getting the most attention, but there is a case brought by virginias attorney general that is actually the farthest along. Today a federal judge pressed the government attorney repeatedly to provide evidence that supports a National Security need for the ban. Northern Virginia Bureau chief julie carey was in that courtroom. Reporter the judge here in virginia is being asked to grant a permanent injunction that would block the travel ban until a trial can be held. Re we know right now that ban has been lifted nationally. The judge didnt rule from the bench but she once a stern words for the immigration order, saying it is, quote, full of all sorts of weaknesses. Virginia attorney general describing the import