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Three Seattle-area families join new challenge to Trump travel ban in court

by John Stang

Three Seattle-area families are among 15 individuals who are claiming in federal court that the waiver process for Trump's travel ban is too arbitrary.

Varisha Khan spoke at a rally protesting the supreme court's ruling to uphold President Trump's travel ban (Photo by Cathy You)

Seattle rallies to #StandWithMuslims as SCOTUS upholds Trump’s travel ban

by Jessica Partnow

The #NoMuslimBanEver campaign organized a protest and Day of Action on the steps of the US Courthouse in downtown Seattle, after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the travel ban 5-4.

A protester holds a sign during a rally against President Donald Trump's initial travel ban in January. (Photo by Lorie Shaull via Flickr)

Trump’s travel ban blocked for now; fight continues

by Katie Fenton

A judge in Hawaii has temporarily halted Trump's third version of the travel ban.

Seattle area reacts to the Supreme Court’s revival of Trump’s travel ban

Seattle organizations and state government officials were disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate parts of President Trump's travel ban.

U.S. Supreme Court revives Trump’s travel ban

The partial reinstatement is in anticipation of a full hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court in October on the lawfulness of Trump's travel ban.

Judges focus on discrimination, Trump’s powers in travel ban case

U.S. appeals court judges asked lawyers whether President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban discriminates against Muslims.

Somali Christians facing persecution hope for sanctuary in U.S.

by Global Press News Service

Somali Christians in Kenya say their countrymen are persecuting them for their beliefs — even as options for refuge in the U.S. have been reduced.

Courts block revised Trump travel ban; president vows to appeal

A judge found "a reasonable, objective observer ... would conclude that the executive order was issued with a purpose to disfavor a particular religion."

Somali Americans gathered in SeaTac in early March for an emergency fundraiser to provide relief for the ongoing drought Somalia (Photo by Damme Getachew)

Survival first, safety second: Somalia drought overshadows travel ban

by Damme Getachew

Trump's travel ban came just as drought has put millions of Somalis at risk of starvation, leaving the local community grappling with dual emergencies.

Trump signs revised travel ban

Immigration advocates said the new ban still discriminated against Muslims and failed to address some of their key concerns with the previous order.

Somali Americans celebrate new President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo

by Ahlaam Ibraahim

Somalia's newly elected President Farmago offers the Somali diaspora a ray of hope for the motherland.

Trump loses appeal; court declines to reinstate travel ban

by Venice Buhain

A federal appeals court declined to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travel to the U.S. by visa holders from seven Muslim-majority nations.

UW graduate students sue Trump over travel ban

by Venice Buhain

Two University of Washington graduate students say the travel ban is hurting their opportunities for research and internships — and possibly their careers.

Somali man greeted at SeaTac during court-ordered hold on Trump travel ban

by Venice Buhain

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco will decide on Tuesday whether to reinstate Trump's travel ban.

This is not a test

The U.S. has a history of persecution and unlawful detention of minority residents. That's why Japanese Americans should stand up for Muslims today.

Thousands in Seattle protest for a second night against Trump’s immigration policies

by Chloe Collyer

The demonstration in Westlake Park on Sunday came a day after a protest at Sea-Tac airport against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

Sea-Tac protest follows Trump travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries

by Venice Buhain

Trump’s order blocked holders of green cards and visas from entering the United States. Protesters gathered at airports nationwide, including at SeaTac.