HONOLULU — The Trump administration on Tuesday appealed a Hawaii judge’s order that blocks the newest version of the travel ban. The Trump administration said it was based on assessments of each country’s security situation and their willingness to share information with the U.S. about travelers. “We stand ready to defend it,” Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin said in response to the appeal of the judge’s order. The state has sued to stop all three versions of the travel ban, arguing that the restrictions would separate families and undermine the recruiting of diverse college students. Rulings against the newest ban in Hawaii and later in Maryland only apply to the six Muslim-majority countries.

Source: Libya Today October 24, 2017 22:30 UTC