February 4, 2017 7:50 AM

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Federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks President Trump's travel ban nationwide

A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations. District Judge James Robart ruled against government lawyers' claims that US states did not have the standing to challenge Mr Trump's executive order.<br/><br/>Last week's move by Mr Trump triggered mass protests and has resulted in confusion at US airports. The State Department said, 60,000 visas have since been revoked.<br/>

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