Federal judge sides with White House on refugee issue

Published February 4, 2017 12:27am ET



A federal judge in Boston on Friday refused to continue a restraining order that banned the detention or removal of those legally authorized to enter the U.S.

U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel Gordon’s decision is the first legal victory for the White House on the issue since President Trump took executive action on immigration last Friday, temporarily suspending immigration from seven Middle Eastern and North African countries.

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