Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
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Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

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— A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. The policy change said field agents using “common sense” and “discretion” can conduct immigration enforcement operations at houses of worship without a supervisor’s approval. Plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the new DHS directive departs from the government’s 30-year-old policy against staging immigration enforcement operations in “protected areas” or “sensitive locations.” A coalition of Quaker meetings from states including Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia sued DHS and its secretary, Kristi Noem, on Jan. 27, less than a week after the new policy was announced. “Plaintiffs have provided no evidence indicating that any of their religious organizations have been targeted,” Justice Department attorney Kristina Wolfe told the judge, who was appointed by President Barack Obama. “DHS’s new policy gives it the authority to enter any house of worship across the country, no matter its religious beliefs,” the attorneys wrote.

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Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy Allowing Arrests In Churches For Some Religious Groups
1 month ago

Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy Allowing Arrests In Churches For Some Religious Groups

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING GREENBELT, Md. The policy change said field agents using “common sense” and “discretion” can conduct immigration enforcement operations at houses of worship without a supervisor’s approval. Plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the new DHS directive departs from the government’s 30-year-old policy against staging immigration enforcement operations in “protected areas” or “sensitive locations.” A coalition of Quaker meetings from …

A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
1 month ago

A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system Tuesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by major refugee aid groups, who argued that Trump’s executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program ran afoul of the system Congress created for moving refugees into the U.S. Lawyers for the …

Judge blocks ICE enforcement in some houses of worship
1 month ago

Judge blocks ICE enforcement in some houses of worship

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Judge Chuang agreed that the Trump administration’s directive has “chilled” participation and worship among …

Judge blocks immigration raids at religious sites, protecting worshippers' rights
1 month ago

Judge blocks immigration raids at religious sites, protecting worshippers' rights

India Today  

GREENBELT, Md: A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. The policy change said field agents using “common sense” and “discretion” can conduct immigration enforcement operations at houses of worship without a supervisor’s approval. Plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the new DHS directive departs …

Judge blocks Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants in houses of worship—Here’s why
1 month ago

Judge blocks Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants in houses of worship—Here’s why

Live Mint  

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Trump administration from conducting immigration enforcement actions at specific houses of worship for Quakers, Cooperative Baptists, and Sikhs, CBS News reported. “Where plaintiffs’ communal religious exercise will be significantly and adversely affected by reductions in attendance resulting from immigration enforcement actions pursuant to the 2025 policy, armed law enforcement officers operating in …

Judge orders ICE raids to stop at some places of worship
1 month ago

Judge orders ICE raids to stop at some places of worship

Raw Story  

U.S. District Court Judge Theodore D. Chuang in Maryland has paused President Donald Trump's administration from continuing any raids in a handful of religious institutions as part of the mass deportation plan. Politico legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein posted the ruling on X, showing that the judge allowed for a preliminary injunction until the matter is heard in court. Earlier …

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
1 month ago

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

LA Times  

The Department of Homeland Security policy allowing arrests was blocked on behalf of five Quaker congregations, a Georgia-based network of Baptist churches and a Sikh temple in California. The policy change said field agents using “common sense” and “discretion” can conduct immigration enforcement operations at houses of worship without a supervisor’s approval. Plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the new Homeland Security …

27 Religious Groups Sue To Protect Immigrants From ICE Raids At Churches
1 month, 2 weeks ago

27 Religious Groups Sue To Protect Immigrants From ICE Raids At Churches

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING More than two dozen churches, temples and other religious organizations are challenging President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policy — and specifically, his decision to allow immigration enforcement agents to make arrests at places of worship. Twenty-seven organizations representing Jewish and Christian faiths say their congregations have experienced a decrease in worship attendance due to fear of Immigration …

New lawsuit goes after Trump for immigrant raids at churches
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New lawsuit goes after Trump for immigrant raids at churches

Raw Story  

A large number of religious institutions have joined together to file a lawsuit against Donald Trump's Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The lawsuit describes "11 denominational and interdenominational associations, all rooted in the Jewish and Christian faiths," and how their faith traditions embrace immigrants and asylum seekers. "Plaintiffs’ religious scripture, teaching, and …

Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. “By joining this lawsuit, we’re seeking the ability to gather and fully practice our faith, to follow Jesus’ command to love our neighbors as ourselves.” The new lawsuit echoes and expands on some of the arguments made in a similar lawsuit filed Jan. 27 by five Quaker congregations …

Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing

LA Times  

Fatima Guzman prays during a church service at the Centro Cristiano El Pan de Vida, a mid-size Church of God of Prophecy congregation in Kissimmee, Fla. More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal …

27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy

NPR  

27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP More than two dozen religious groups are suing the federal government in response to the Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations," including houses of worship. In the lawsuit, the religious groups — including the Mennonite Church, the Episcopal …

Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigrant sanctuary policies
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigrant sanctuary policies

CNN  

CNN — The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of obstructing its immigration crackdown. It’s the first major challenge from the administration against Democratic-led cities and states that have opposed the use of local law enforcement to help the federal government enforce …

Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigrant sanctuary policies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigrant sanctuary policies

CNN  

CNN — The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of obstructing its immigration crackdown. It’s the first major challenge from the administration against Democratic-led cities and states that have opposed the use of local law enforcement to help the federal government enforce …

Immigration arrests in churches? Some clergy say not so fast
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Immigration arrests in churches? Some clergy say not so fast

LA Times  

Susan Russell, stands in the sanctuary of All Saints Church in Pasadena, as the possibility of mass deportations looms over the country, on Jan. 28, 2025. Bishop John Taylor of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles said he looks forward to joining with colleagues in mounting further legal challenges “if the government follows through on its stated intention to violate …

Trump immigration orders fracture church sanctuary movement
2 months ago

Trump immigration orders fracture church sanctuary movement

Live Mint  

Eight years ago, when a newly inaugurated President Trump cracked down on illegal immigration, many U.S. houses of worship became houses of refuge. Photo: Joe Barrett/WSJ “We’re feeling the effects of illegal immigration in our town," said Pastor Ken Peters in Lenoir City, Tenn. “All people have a right to fulfill their duty to God without fear," the U.S. Conference …

Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist
2 months ago

Trump won’t ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist

Associated Press  

Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations. “Sanctuary has to be a value that we extend to one another through our policies, through the laws we enact.” Other clergy ministering to undocumented migrants were less specific, though they vowed to continue — and …

Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches
2 months ago

Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to arrest migrants at sensitive locations like schools and churches after the Trump administration threw out policies limiting where those arrests could happen as the new president seeks to make good on campaign promises to carry out mass deportations. “Should ICE presence near such locations become more common, the likelihood …

Trump administration strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protections
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump administration strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protections

NPR  

Trump administration strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protections toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Immigration authorities can now enter schools, healthcare facilities and places of worship to conduct arrests, according to a new policy from the Department of Homeland Security. A second directive DHS announced on Tuesday also followed through on one of President Trump's executive orders signed Monday night …

Trump to end ban on migrant arrests at churches and hospitals: report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump to end ban on migrant arrests at churches and hospitals: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to scrap a long-standing policy keeping Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting immigrants at churches, hospitals and family events without approval from supervisors. The policy against making arrests in sensitive locations without approval has been in place since 2011, when it was issued by then-ICE director John Morton, and continued through Trump's first administration …

Justices reject Trump bid to void California sanctuary law
4 years, 9 months ago

Justices reject Trump bid to void California sanctuary law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to throw out a California immigrant-sanctuary law that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. California argued that encouraging local police to participate in federal immigration enforcement is counterproductive because it makes people less likely to report crimes if they believe they’ll be deported for doing so. …

California ‘sanctuary’ rules stay in place after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s challenge
4 years, 9 months ago

California ‘sanctuary’ rules stay in place after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s challenge

LA Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the Trump administration’s challenge to a California “sanctuary” law, leaving intact rules that prohibit law enforcement officials from aiding federal agents in taking custody of immigrants as they are released from jail. In challenging California’s sanctuary law, Trump’s lawyers said the federal government has exclusive authority over immigrants, and they said the …

Judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border
5 years, 8 months ago

Judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border

Associated Press  

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop denying asylum to anyone who transits through another country to reach the U.S. border, marking the latest legal defeat for a president waging an all-out battle to stem the flow of migrants entering from Mexico. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco on Wednesday came hours …

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump administration’s rule barring immigrants from receiving asylum in US
5 years, 8 months ago

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump administration’s rule barring immigrants from receiving asylum in US

Firstpost  

A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s new rule barring most immigrants from obtaining asylum in the US if they transit through Mexico. Los Angeles: A federal judge in California on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s new rule barring most immigrants from obtaining asylum in the US if they transit …

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's New Asylum Policy
5 years, 8 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's New Asylum Policy

NPR  

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's New Asylum Policy A U.S. judge issued a preliminary injunction on the Trump administration's policy requiring most asylum-seekers to ask for protection in another country before reaching the U.S.-Mexico border. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration's latest effort to slow the flow of migrants crossing the southern border. ROMERO: …

Judge blocks restrictions on who can apply for asylum
6 years, 3 months ago

Judge blocks restrictions on who can apply for asylum

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Trump administration policies that prevented immigrants who suffered gang violence or domestic abuse in their home countries from seeking asylum. The judge said the administration’s policy on asylum seekers violates federal immigration law and that “it is the will of Congress — not the whims of the executive” that sets the standards …

US border: Federal judge blocks Trump asylum ban for migrants crossing illegally
6 years, 4 months ago

US border: Federal judge blocks Trump asylum ban for migrants crossing illegally

CNN  

CNN — In an order laced with language accusing President Donald Trump of attempting to rewrite immigration laws, a federal judge based in San Francisco temporarily blocked the government late Monday night from denying asylum to those crossing over the southern border between ports of entry. Judge Jon S. Tigar of the US District Court for the Northern District of …

Appeals court slaps Trump for refusing grant money to sanctuary cities
6 years, 7 months ago

Appeals court slaps Trump for refusing grant money to sanctuary cities

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's executive order threatening to withhold funding from 'sanctuary cities' that limit cooperation with immigration authorities is unconstitutional, but a judge went too far when he blocked its enforcement nationwide, a U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday. President Donald Trump's plan to withhold federal grants from 'sanctuary cities' that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities hit a wall …

Federal judge denies Trump administration effort to block California’s ‘sanctuary’ law
6 years, 8 months ago

Federal judge denies Trump administration effort to block California’s ‘sanctuary’ law

LA Times  

Anoosh Jorjorian holds up a sign as protesters rally outside a hotel where Atty. A federal judge refused Thursday to block California from restricting local law enforcement cooperation with immigration agents, an early legal victory for the state’s “sanctuary” law that drew caustic but predictable reactions from both sides. SB 54, instead, directs the activities of state law enforcement, which …

Federal judge is skeptical of Trump administration arguments against California’s ‘sanctuary’ law
6 years, 9 months ago

Federal judge is skeptical of Trump administration arguments against California’s ‘sanctuary’ law

LA Times  

More than 100 protesters demonstrated Wednesday outside the federal courthouse in Sacramento, where a federal judge heard arguments over the U.S. Justice Department’s request to block three California laws that extend protections to people in the country illegally. A federal judge on Wednesday challenged attorneys for the Trump administration and California over their contrasting views of laws designed to limit …

Donald Trump's 'unconstitutional' plan to deprive sanctuary cities of federal funding blocked by judge
7 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump's 'unconstitutional' plan to deprive sanctuary cities of federal funding blocked by judge

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has …

Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland block Trump’s new travel ban
7 years, 5 months ago

Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland block Trump’s new travel ban

LA Times  

A federal judge in Hawaii issued an order blocking major parts of President Trump’s newest travel ban, suggesting it amounted to unconstitutional discrimination against Muslims and violated immigration law. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang’s order came just hours after U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu issued an decision Tuesday blocking Trump’s ban for what he said was its violation …

Judge blocks Trump from punishing sanctuary cities
7 years, 6 months ago

Judge blocks Trump from punishing sanctuary cities

CNN  

Story highlights Chicago had brought the lawsuit against the Justice Department The judge's decision will take effect nationwide CNN — President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda was dealt another blow by federal courts Friday, when a federal judge largely blocked the Justice Department’s efforts to punish sanctuary cities for a second time this year. US District Court Judge Harry D. Leinenweber …

Justice Department Narrows Scope Of 'Sanctuary Cities' Executive Order
7 years, 10 months ago

Justice Department Narrows Scope Of 'Sanctuary Cities' Executive Order

NPR  

Justice Department Narrows Scope Of 'Sanctuary Cities' Executive Order Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Attorney General Jeff Sessions is narrowing the scope of an executive order on so-called sanctuary cities. In the new memo, the attorney general defines the cities narrowly — as places that "willfully refuse to comply" with federal law. Sponsor Message …

US judge blocks order denying funding to pro-immigrant cities, Donald Trump calls it 'ridiculous'
7 years, 11 months ago

US judge blocks order denying funding to pro-immigrant cities, Donald Trump calls it 'ridiculous'

Firstpost  

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s executive order that could deny funding to ‘sanctuary cities’ harbouring illegal immigrants, a ruling that the US President termed as “ridiculous”. Washington: A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s executive order that could deny funding to ‘sanctuary cities’ harbouring illegal immigrants, a ruling that the US President termed as …

Trump order on sanctuary city funding blocked in court
7 years, 11 months ago

Trump order on sanctuary city funding blocked in court

Al Jazeera  

Judge says US government cannot punish jurisdictions that do not cooperate with immigration authorities. A US judge has blocked President Donald Trump‘s executive order that sought to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities, dealing another legal blow to the administration’s efforts to toughen immigration enforcement. “Federal funding that bears no meaningful relationship to immigration enforcement cannot be threatened merely …

Judge Blocks Donald Trump's Executive Order On Sanctuary Cities
7 years, 11 months ago

Judge Blocks Donald Trump's Executive Order On Sanctuary Cities

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SAN FRANCISCO ― A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions on Tuesday, just as the White House was looking for victories to celebrate from the president’s first 100 days in office. “This interpretation is in conflict with the Order’s express language and is plainly not what the Order says.. A construction …

Judge blocks part of Trump’s sanctuary cities executive order
7 years, 11 months ago

Judge blocks part of Trump’s sanctuary cities executive order

CNN  

Story highlights The judge sided with Santa Clara County, San Francisco and other jurisdictions The ruling applied nationwide Washington CNN — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a threat to take away funds from sanctuary cities – the latest blow from the federal judiciary to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. In making the ruling apply …

Federal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary Cities
7 years, 11 months ago

Federal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

NPR  

Federal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary Cities Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP Updated 11:45 p.m. ET A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot withhold federal funds from jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities, commonly known as sanctuary cities. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued his temporary ruling …

U.S. judge blocks Trump order threatening funds for ‘sanctuary’ cities
7 years, 11 months ago

U.S. judge blocks Trump order threatening funds for ‘sanctuary’ cities

LA Times  

Erica Leyva with the Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network of San Jose carries a sign outside a courthouse earlier this month when a federal judge heard arguments in the case. A federal judge placed a nationwide hold Tuesday on President Trump’s order to strip funds from municipal governments that refuse to cooperate fully with immigration agents. U.S. District Judge …

Critics on new travel ban: more palatable, still problematic
8 years ago

Critics on new travel ban: more palatable, still problematic

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After a federal appeals court unanimously refused to immediately reinstate his travel ban last month, President Donald Trump tweeted a warning: “SEE YOU IN COURT. But the original ban was motivated in part “to target predominantly Muslim countries,” Ferguson said, adding, “We still have concerns about that intent.” The new ban temporarily bars new visas for citizens of …

Seattle judge blocks Donald Trump’s immigration ban nationwide
8 years, 1 month ago

Seattle judge blocks Donald Trump’s immigration ban nationwide

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge in …

US travel policy: Judge blocks Donald Trump's 'illegal' ban
8 years, 1 month ago

US travel policy: Judge blocks Donald Trump's 'illegal' ban

Firstpost  

A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven Muslim nations, media reports said. Washington: A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven Muslim nations, media reports said. US District Court senior Judge James L. Robart on …

Donald Trump immigration order grounded nationwide by US judge
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump immigration order grounded nationwide by US judge

Live Mint  

New York/San Francisco: President Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions were temporarily shut down by a federal judge who said the states of Washington and Minnesota can sue claiming their economy and residents would be injured by the ban. “We are a nation of laws, not even the president can violate the Constitution.” Expedia customers In his request for the order, Ferguson …

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Donald Trump's Travel Ban
8 years, 1 month ago

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Donald Trump's Travel Ban

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SEATTLE/BOSTON - A Seattle federal judge on Friday put a nationwide block on U.S. President Donald Trump’s week-old executive order that had temporarily barred refugees and nationals from seven countries from entering the United States. The judge’s temporary restraining order represents a major setback for Trump’s action, though the White House said late Friday that it believed …

Donald Trump’s proposed ban on Muslim immigrants could be legal, scholars say
9 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s proposed ban on Muslim immigrants could be legal, scholars say

LA Times  

Some legal scholars note that Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., however controversial, could pass legal muster. When applied to Americans, such a policy would almost certainly violate constitutional guarantees of “due process of law” and “equal protection.” But legal scholars note that immigration law is different, and Trump’s ban, however controversial, could actually pass legal …

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration
10 years, 1 month ago

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

NPR  

Judge Blocks Obama's Executive Action On Immigration A federal judge in Texas said President Obama had overstepped his authority. DAVID GREENE, HOST: Late last night, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked implementation of President Obama's executive action on immigration. GONZALES: Well, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen of Brownsville, Texas, ruled that the president didn't follow proper rulemaking procedures …

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