Weeks later, still no sign of a new travel order
The White House says a revised document is finished, but is delaying implementation so it can consult with federal agencies.
By JOSH GERSTEIN, TED HESSON and KHORRI ATKINSON 02/24/17 07:25 PM EST
Just two weeks ago, President Donald Trump was a man in a hurry — itching to move forward with a revised version of his travel ban executive order because, he said, the security of the nation depended on it. But there's still no sign of it.
With Trump’s initial order blocked by a federal judge, the president railed at the courts for rulings that were “so dangerous” they were allowing potential terrorists to pour into the country. Meanwhile, one week passed and then another, with no revision of the travel ban unveiled, and aides repeatedly promising it would come in the next few days.
Several factors are contributing to the delay, including Trump’s stated desire to “tailor” the new order to withstand inevitable legal challenges and an effort to consult in advance with agencies that will have to implement the new policy once it’s issued.
Former officials and immigration experts say that while they welcome the Trump White House’s more deliberative approach, the delay seems to undercut the president’s claims that it was important to rush the first one out because the nation was at risk.
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