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US travel ban: Trump defends order as row over UK visit deepens – live US travel ban: Trump defends order as row over UK visit deepens – live
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Prince Charles would welcome a meeting with Donald Trump to discuss interfaith relations, sources close to him have said, amid a growing outcry at the US ban on travel from seven Muslim-majority nations, writes Robert Booth.
A royal source said Charles remained willing to meet Trump if the state visit went ahead, saying: “It is not his style to turn his back.”
Charles’s record as an advocate for interfaith relations and his high-level connections in the Islamic world, including close relations with Saudi and Gulf state royals, were cited by royal sources as reasons why his views might carry weight with Trump.
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Here’s footage of May being booed in Cardiff.Here’s footage of May being booed in Cardiff.
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Steven MorrisSteven Morris
More from Cardiff where Theresa May was booed after attending a Brexit meeting with the heads of the devolved assemblies.More from Cardiff where Theresa May was booed after attending a Brexit meeting with the heads of the devolved assemblies.
JMC meeting in Cardiff - small demo outside. Protesters worried about Trump and Brexit. pic.twitter.com/cSg4t74SumJMC meeting in Cardiff - small demo outside. Protesters worried about Trump and Brexit. pic.twitter.com/cSg4t74Sum
The Scottish first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said that Donald Trump’s state visit ought to be cancelled while travel bans are in place and has called on the prime minister to speak up more strongly against the values that the president’s policies have exposed, writes Steven Morris.The Scottish first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said that Donald Trump’s state visit ought to be cancelled while travel bans are in place and has called on the prime minister to speak up more strongly against the values that the president’s policies have exposed, writes Steven Morris.
Speaking after a one-to-one meeting with Theresa May that took place before the meeting of the joint ministerial committee in Cardiff, Sturgeon said she told the prime minister she should voice concerns about Trump more forcefully.Speaking after a one-to-one meeting with Theresa May that took place before the meeting of the joint ministerial committee in Cardiff, Sturgeon said she told the prime minister she should voice concerns about Trump more forcefully.
Sturgeon told the Guardian: “I said [to her] that while everybody understands that she wants to build a constructive relationship that relationship has to be based on values.Sturgeon told the Guardian: “I said [to her] that while everybody understands that she wants to build a constructive relationship that relationship has to be based on values.
“I think many people would like to hear a stronger view from the UK government about the immigrant and refugee ban that was announced.“I think many people would like to hear a stronger view from the UK government about the immigrant and refugee ban that was announced.
“I also said that I don’t think it would be appropriate in these circumstances for the state visit to go ahead while these bans are in place given the understandable concern that people have about them and the messages they send and the impact they have.”“I also said that I don’t think it would be appropriate in these circumstances for the state visit to go ahead while these bans are in place given the understandable concern that people have about them and the messages they send and the impact they have.”
Asked if May had gone to meet Trump too quickly, Sturgeon replied: “She’s the prime minister of the UK. Everybody would understand she wants to build a positive relationship with the president of the United States. As first minister of Scotland I want to build a constructive relationship with the new administration. I’m not criticising her for that. But relationships have to be based on values.Asked if May had gone to meet Trump too quickly, Sturgeon replied: “She’s the prime minister of the UK. Everybody would understand she wants to build a positive relationship with the president of the United States. As first minister of Scotland I want to build a constructive relationship with the new administration. I’m not criticising her for that. But relationships have to be based on values.
“We’ve all got a duty to speak up for fundamental values. There’s a real concern on the part of many that introducing what is seen by many as a ban on Muslims, banning people because of their origin or faith, is deeply wrong and likely to be counterproductive in terms of the fight we all have an interest in against extremism and terrorism.“We’ve all got a duty to speak up for fundamental values. There’s a real concern on the part of many that introducing what is seen by many as a ban on Muslims, banning people because of their origin or faith, is deeply wrong and likely to be counterproductive in terms of the fight we all have an interest in against extremism and terrorism.
“In terms of the refugee ban that in my view would go against the international obligations in terms of the Geneva Convention and the moral obligation we all have to deal with the refugee crisis.“In terms of the refugee ban that in my view would go against the international obligations in terms of the Geneva Convention and the moral obligation we all have to deal with the refugee crisis.
“The prime minister made the obvious point that these are matters for the US government. But these are issues that start to touch on moral issues that go beyond individual countries policies. And we all have a duty in these instances to speak up when we consider values that we all hold dear to be under threat. As I said to the prime minister I think a lot of people would like to see her say something much more strong along those lines.”“The prime minister made the obvious point that these are matters for the US government. But these are issues that start to touch on moral issues that go beyond individual countries policies. And we all have a duty in these instances to speak up when we consider values that we all hold dear to be under threat. As I said to the prime minister I think a lot of people would like to see her say something much more strong along those lines.”
She continued: “Morality is something we all have to judge for ourselves. I think there’s a very strong body of opinion across the UK. Nobody is suggesting the president of American can’t come to the UK nor is anyone suggesting a state visit is not appropriate at some stage but while these bans that have caused so much concern are in place it would be inappropriate for the state visit to proceed. It would be better to reconsider the timing of it.”She continued: “Morality is something we all have to judge for ourselves. I think there’s a very strong body of opinion across the UK. Nobody is suggesting the president of American can’t come to the UK nor is anyone suggesting a state visit is not appropriate at some stage but while these bans that have caused so much concern are in place it would be inappropriate for the state visit to proceed. It would be better to reconsider the timing of it.”
Asked if she woud meet Trump in Scotland, Sturgeon said: “The relationship between Scotland and America is important. I’m not going to start getting into refuse meeting people but nor am I going to maintain diplomatic silences over things that are really important in a values and principles sense.” Asked if she would meet Trump in Scotland, Sturgeon said: “The relationship between Scotland and America is important. I’m not going to start getting into refusing meeting people but nor am I going to maintain diplomatic silences over things that are really important in a values and principles sense.”
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Henry McDonaldHenry McDonald
Seven human rights organisations have warned that the operation of the Trump ban at Ireland’s two major airports could violate both Irish and European human rights law, writes Henry McDonald in Dublin.Seven human rights organisations have warned that the operation of the Trump ban at Ireland’s two major airports could violate both Irish and European human rights law, writes Henry McDonald in Dublin.
The groups who include Amnesty International Ireland, the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) and the Irish Council of Civil Liberties have called today for an “urgent review” of how US Homeland Security operates at Dublin and Shannon airports.The groups who include Amnesty International Ireland, the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) and the Irish Council of Civil Liberties have called today for an “urgent review” of how US Homeland Security operates at Dublin and Shannon airports.
Currently Homeland Security officials vet travellers from Ireland to the United States before they board transatlantic flights. Those sections of the two airports where Homeland Security check travellers passports and other personal information are effectively American territory.Currently Homeland Security officials vet travellers from Ireland to the United States before they board transatlantic flights. Those sections of the two airports where Homeland Security check travellers passports and other personal information are effectively American territory.
In their statement the human rights groups said the Irish state must:In their statement the human rights groups said the Irish state must:
“Conduct an urgent review of the pre-clearance system operating in Ireland and take appropriate action, up to and including suspension of the pre-clearance agreement, where there might be a reasonable chance that a person’s rights under the Constitution, EU law or the European Convention on Human Rights may be under threat.“Conduct an urgent review of the pre-clearance system operating in Ireland and take appropriate action, up to and including suspension of the pre-clearance agreement, where there might be a reasonable chance that a person’s rights under the Constitution, EU law or the European Convention on Human Rights may be under threat.
“Provide appropriate information on the applicable law and procedures to any person refused pre-clearance on the basis of the operation of the Executive Order. Irish immigration officials should also give any person refused pre-clearance the opportunity to seek legal advice. The organisations issuing this statement stand ready to give advice and/or make appropriate referrals, to any person refused pre-clearance in Ireland on the basis of the Executive Order.“Provide appropriate information on the applicable law and procedures to any person refused pre-clearance on the basis of the operation of the Executive Order. Irish immigration officials should also give any person refused pre-clearance the opportunity to seek legal advice. The organisations issuing this statement stand ready to give advice and/or make appropriate referrals, to any person refused pre-clearance in Ireland on the basis of the Executive Order.
“Clarify the role of Gardaí and immigration officials in the US pre-clearance process to ensure that in the exercise of their public functions, a person’s rights under the Irish Constitution, European Convention on Human Rights, EU law or international human rights law will not be violated.”“Clarify the role of Gardaí and immigration officials in the US pre-clearance process to ensure that in the exercise of their public functions, a person’s rights under the Irish Constitution, European Convention on Human Rights, EU law or international human rights law will not be violated.”
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Bureaucratic uprising?Bureaucratic uprising?
Hundreds of foreign service officers and diplomats are reported to be backing a dissent memo expressing opposition to Trump’s executive order banning refugees, according to Law Fare.Hundreds of foreign service officers and diplomats are reported to be backing a dissent memo expressing opposition to Trump’s executive order banning refugees, according to Law Fare.
It quotes the memo as saying:It quotes the memo as saying:
A policy which closes our doors to over 200 million legitimate travellers in the hopes of preventing a small number of travellers who intend to harm Americans from using the visa system to enter the United States will not achieve its aim of making our country safer. Moreover, such a policy runs counter to core American values of nondiscrimination, fair play, and extending a warm welcome to foreign visitors and immigrants. Alternative solutions are available to address the risk of terror attacks which are both more effective and in line with Department of State and American values.A policy which closes our doors to over 200 million legitimate travellers in the hopes of preventing a small number of travellers who intend to harm Americans from using the visa system to enter the United States will not achieve its aim of making our country safer. Moreover, such a policy runs counter to core American values of nondiscrimination, fair play, and extending a warm welcome to foreign visitors and immigrants. Alternative solutions are available to address the risk of terror attacks which are both more effective and in line with Department of State and American values.
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More Trump defiance via Twitter.More Trump defiance via Twitter.
Where was all the outrage from Democrats and the opposition party (the media) when our jobs were fleeing our country?Where was all the outrage from Democrats and the opposition party (the media) when our jobs were fleeing our country?
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May booedMay booed
Theresa May has been booed on a visit to Cardiff, after protesters against Trump’s travel ban staged a demonstration outside Cardiff City Hall where she has been discussing Brexit with leaders of the devolved assemblies.Theresa May has been booed on a visit to Cardiff, after protesters against Trump’s travel ban staged a demonstration outside Cardiff City Hall where she has been discussing Brexit with leaders of the devolved assemblies.
@OwenJones84 I just saw Theresa May leaving City Hall in Cardiff to a hail of boo's. She's on her way to you now, keep it up. #nomuslimban@OwenJones84 I just saw Theresa May leaving City Hall in Cardiff to a hail of boo's. She's on her way to you now, keep it up. #nomuslimban
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The advice to airport staff over how to handle nationals from the affected countries has been in flux over the weekend, writes Alice Ross.The advice to airport staff over how to handle nationals from the affected countries has been in flux over the weekend, writes Alice Ross.
Today that advice has changed again, an employee of an international airline working in Dubai told the Guardian.Today that advice has changed again, an employee of an international airline working in Dubai told the Guardian.
Their team has now been told not to reject would-be passengers from the seven countries at check-in. Instead they should be referred to the security team, who will then try to get clearance for them from the US border guards on a case-by-case basis.Their team has now been told not to reject would-be passengers from the seven countries at check-in. Instead they should be referred to the security team, who will then try to get clearance for them from the US border guards on a case-by-case basis.
This applies to green card holders and holders of any visas.This applies to green card holders and holders of any visas.
There’s no advice for airport staff about how to handle travellers with dual nationalities. “We’re letting them go. I think it’s vague purposefully from our end to help our passengers,” said the employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity.There’s no advice for airport staff about how to handle travellers with dual nationalities. “We’re letting them go. I think it’s vague purposefully from our end to help our passengers,” said the employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Here’s the latest summary ...Here’s the latest summary ...
Donald Trump has defended the implementation of a travel ban preventing people from seven mainly Muslim countries entering the US. “If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the “bad” would rush into our country during that week,” he tweeted.Donald Trump has defended the implementation of a travel ban preventing people from seven mainly Muslim countries entering the US. “If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the “bad” would rush into our country during that week,” he tweeted.
The ban has caused confusion, protests and a series of legal actions at entry ports across the US. A protest is planned in London on Monday evening. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he hopes to attend.The ban has caused confusion, protests and a series of legal actions at entry ports across the US. A protest is planned in London on Monday evening. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he hopes to attend.
Downing Street has insisted that Trump’s state visit to the UK will go ahead despite widespread criticism of the invite including from several former ministers. A Downing Street source said: “To scrap the visit would undo everything following Mrs May’s visit. America is a huge and important ally we have to think long term.”Downing Street has insisted that Trump’s state visit to the UK will go ahead despite widespread criticism of the invite including from several former ministers. A Downing Street source said: “To scrap the visit would undo everything following Mrs May’s visit. America is a huge and important ally we have to think long term.”
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the global fight against terrorism does not warrant putting groups of people under suspicion. She said the ban is “contrary to the basic principles of international refugee help and international cooperation.”Chancellor Angela Merkel said the global fight against terrorism does not warrant putting groups of people under suspicion. She said the ban is “contrary to the basic principles of international refugee help and international cooperation.”
More than 1.25 million people have signed a petition calling for the visit to be cancelled. The Commons is expected to vote on whether to debate the visit.More than 1.25 million people have signed a petition calling for the visit to be cancelled. The Commons is expected to vote on whether to debate the visit.
The US embassy in Britain has insisted that it will not be offering visas to travellers from the seven countries, including those with dual nationality. This contradicts and assurance given to foreign secretary Boris Johnson, who is is due to update the Commons on US travel ban.The US embassy in Britain has insisted that it will not be offering visas to travellers from the seven countries, including those with dual nationality. This contradicts and assurance given to foreign secretary Boris Johnson, who is is due to update the Commons on US travel ban.
Labour has accused Theresa May of “appeasing” Trump by refusing to withdraw the state visit invitation. Shami Chakrabarti, shadow attorney general, said: “The world is in a very precarious situation at the moment and we will not make this world safer or fairer by appeasing bullies like Mr Trump.”Labour has accused Theresa May of “appeasing” Trump by refusing to withdraw the state visit invitation. Shami Chakrabarti, shadow attorney general, said: “The world is in a very precarious situation at the moment and we will not make this world safer or fairer by appeasing bullies like Mr Trump.”
Thousands took to the streets in major cities and converged on airports to protest the executive orders. Protests blocked the main road outside the international terminal at Los Angeles international airport late on Sunday night.Thousands took to the streets in major cities and converged on airports to protest the executive orders. Protests blocked the main road outside the international terminal at Los Angeles international airport late on Sunday night.
Several people are reported still detained at LA airport, scene of legal challenges to the ban. An Iranian man with a valid visa is on his way back to the US after a federal court injunction stayed his removal back to Dubai from LA.Several people are reported still detained at LA airport, scene of legal challenges to the ban. An Iranian man with a valid visa is on his way back to the US after a federal court injunction stayed his removal back to Dubai from LA.
Indonesia, a Muslim nation not covered by the ban, said the policy could hurt the global fight against terror.Indonesia, a Muslim nation not covered by the ban, said the policy could hurt the global fight against terror.
The Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, said the travel orders were a “dark moment” in US history and contrary to American values.The Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, said the travel orders were a “dark moment” in US history and contrary to American values.
Financial markets in Asia fell amid the confusion surrounding the orders and amid ongoing concern that Trump will pursue protectionist trade policies. Markets were set to fall in Europe on the opening.Financial markets in Asia fell amid the confusion surrounding the orders and amid ongoing concern that Trump will pursue protectionist trade policies. Markets were set to fall in Europe on the opening.
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Interesting timing from George Osborne ... he has just announced he will be a visiting fellow at the university institute set up by Senator John McCain, a vocal critic of Trump’s travel ban and his stance on torture.Interesting timing from George Osborne ... he has just announced he will be a visiting fellow at the university institute set up by Senator John McCain, a vocal critic of Trump’s travel ban and his stance on torture.
Honoured to be inaugural Kissinger Fellow @McCainInstitute - it is time to defend the western values we hold dear https://t.co/9dehssvVbEHonoured to be inaugural Kissinger Fellow @McCainInstitute - it is time to defend the western values we hold dear https://t.co/9dehssvVbE
While Theresa May is facing mounting pressure over the way she invited Trump for a state visit, Osborne has been singing McCain’s praises.While Theresa May is facing mounting pressure over the way she invited Trump for a state visit, Osborne has been singing McCain’s praises.
The McCain institute quotes Osborne saying: “I am very honoured to be named the McCain Institute’s first Kissinger Fellow. I have long admired Henry Kissinger and John McCain - and count myself fortunate to know both these extraordinary leaders. I look forward to using this opportunity to work with the McCain Institute to see how we best promote our western values and secure a stable world order in this time of change.”The McCain institute quotes Osborne saying: “I am very honoured to be named the McCain Institute’s first Kissinger Fellow. I have long admired Henry Kissinger and John McCain - and count myself fortunate to know both these extraordinary leaders. I look forward to using this opportunity to work with the McCain Institute to see how we best promote our western values and secure a stable world order in this time of change.”
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Severin CarrellSeverin Carrell
The most senior figure in the Church of Scotland, the Right Rev Dr Russell Barr has said he is horrified with President Trump’s ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim majority countries, and implied the president is breaching Christian teachings, writes Severin Carrell.The most senior figure in the Church of Scotland, the Right Rev Dr Russell Barr has said he is horrified with President Trump’s ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim majority countries, and implied the president is breaching Christian teachings, writes Severin Carrell.
Dr Barr, moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, said he supported the protests against Trump’s executive order across the US and globally. He supported a protest from the clerk of the US Presbyterian church’s general assembly, Rev J Herbert Nelson II.Dr Barr, moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, said he supported the protests against Trump’s executive order across the US and globally. He supported a protest from the clerk of the US Presbyterian church’s general assembly, Rev J Herbert Nelson II.
“History is littered with instances in which human distrust, xenophobia, and discrimination has sewn hatred and conflict; our own desire for self-preservation taken at the exclusion of others,” Barr said, before calling on pressure to be applied to the UK government to listen to that message.“History is littered with instances in which human distrust, xenophobia, and discrimination has sewn hatred and conflict; our own desire for self-preservation taken at the exclusion of others,” Barr said, before calling on pressure to be applied to the UK government to listen to that message.
“Throughout history the bible has called Christians to live beyond hatred and fear, demonstrating a radical hospitality where the stranger finds welcome and refuge is provided for those who are oppressed.”“Throughout history the bible has called Christians to live beyond hatred and fear, demonstrating a radical hospitality where the stranger finds welcome and refuge is provided for those who are oppressed.”
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Simon TisdallSimon Tisdall
Britain has a long history of inviting controversial and embarrassing guests on state visits. Donald Trump is likely to fit in well with this tradition, writes Simon Tisdall.Britain has a long history of inviting controversial and embarrassing guests on state visits. Donald Trump is likely to fit in well with this tradition, writes Simon Tisdall.
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Merkel denounces the travel banMerkel denounces the travel ban
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the global fight against terrorism does not warrant putting groups of people under suspicion, Reuters reports.Chancellor Angela Merkel said the global fight against terrorism does not warrant putting groups of people under suspicion, Reuters reports.
She added Trump’s order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States violates the spirit of international cooperation.She added Trump’s order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States violates the spirit of international cooperation.
“The necessary and decisive battle against terrorism does not in any way justify putting groups of certain people under general suspicion - in this case people of Muslim belief or of a certain origin,” Merkel told a news conference in Berlin.“The necessary and decisive battle against terrorism does not in any way justify putting groups of certain people under general suspicion - in this case people of Muslim belief or of a certain origin,” Merkel told a news conference in Berlin.
“In my opinion, this act runs contrary to the basic principles of international refugee help and international cooperation,” she said.“In my opinion, this act runs contrary to the basic principles of international refugee help and international cooperation,” she said.
“The chancellery and the foreign ministry will do everything they can, especially for those dual citizens affected, to clear up the legal ramifications and to emphatically represent their interests under the law.”“The chancellery and the foreign ministry will do everything they can, especially for those dual citizens affected, to clear up the legal ramifications and to emphatically represent their interests under the law.”
She added: “We’re clearly having close consultations with our European partners about this entire issue.”She added: “We’re clearly having close consultations with our European partners about this entire issue.”
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Trump has said he has made a decision about the vacant ninth seat on the supreme court. In a tweet more like a trailer for a reality TV show, he kept the US in suspense by saying an announcement of the name will be made on Tuesday. Many have predicted that the row about the travel ban will ultimately have to be settled by the supreme court.Trump has said he has made a decision about the vacant ninth seat on the supreme court. In a tweet more like a trailer for a reality TV show, he kept the US in suspense by saying an announcement of the name will be made on Tuesday. Many have predicted that the row about the travel ban will ultimately have to be settled by the supreme court.
I have made my decision on who I will nominate for The United States Supreme Court. It will be announced live on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. (W.H.)I have made my decision on who I will nominate for The United States Supreme Court. It will be announced live on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. (W.H.)
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The head of Goldman Sachs, many of whose alumni are among Trump’s most senior advisers, has told the company that he does not back the ban.The head of Goldman Sachs, many of whose alumni are among Trump’s most senior advisers, has told the company that he does not back the ban.
Speaking to his employee in voicemail Lloyd Blankfein said: “This is not a policy we support, and I would note that it has already been challenged in federal court, and some of the order has been enjoined at least temporarily.”Speaking to his employee in voicemail Lloyd Blankfein said: “This is not a policy we support, and I would note that it has already been challenged in federal court, and some of the order has been enjoined at least temporarily.”
Blankfein said Goldman Sachs would work to minimise potential disruptions to employees and their families caused by Trump’s order, according to a transcript seen by Reuters.Blankfein said Goldman Sachs would work to minimise potential disruptions to employees and their families caused by Trump’s order, according to a transcript seen by Reuters.
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Germany’s chancellor, Angela Merkel, says her government is examining the situation and will be offering support to those affected by the travel ban, according to snap by Reuters.Germany’s chancellor, Angela Merkel, says her government is examining the situation and will be offering support to those affected by the travel ban, according to snap by Reuters.
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Trump has defended the hasty introduction of the travel ban, claiming “bad dudes” would have rushed into the US if they had been given notice.Trump has defended the hasty introduction of the travel ban, claiming “bad dudes” would have rushed into the US if they had been given notice.
If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the "bad" would rush into our country during that week. A lot of bad "dudes" out there!If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the "bad" would rush into our country during that week. A lot of bad "dudes" out there!