Less than 48 hours after announcing his executive order on refugees, global opposition to Trump intensified on Sunday as world leaders, US (mostly tech) companies and civil rights groups condemned the move to temporarily limit entry from predominantly Muslim countries.

Here are the latest updates in the ongoing saga as of noon on Sunday:







Lyft donates $1 million to ACLU. In an email from Lyft to users

In an Uber slammed. Lyft’s response to the protests contrasted to that of its rival, Uber. While Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick pledged to compensate drivers stranded overseas due to the executive order, he did not specifically condemn the executive order. The company was criticized

Lyft’s response to the protests contrasted to that of its rival, Uber. While Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick pledged to compensate drivers stranded overseas due to the executive order, he did not specifically condemn the executive order. The Trump refuses to relent. Despite the global criticism, Trump was steadfast as of Sunday morning, tweeting twice on the topic, first saying that “our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world – a horrible mess!” following it up with “Christians in the Middle-East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue!”

Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world – a horrible mess! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2017

Christians in the Middle-East have been executed in large numbers. We cannot allow this horror to continue! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2017

Federal Judge issues nationwide stay, partially blocking the Trump immigration order. A Brooklyn judge temporarily blocked

A Brooklyn Another ruling : A Boston judge ruled to release two Iranian professors from Logan International Airport, according to the Boston Globe. The decision also stated that travelers could not be removed OR detained for 7 days.

: A Boston judge ruled to release two Iranian professors from Logan International Airport, according to the Boston Globe. The decision also stated that travelers could not be removed OR detained for 7 days. White House comments on judge’s ruling: “Nothing in the Brooklyn judge’s order in anyway impedes or prevents the implementation of the president’s executive order which remains in full, complete and total effect,” White House adviser Stephen Miller told reporters.

“Nothing in the Brooklyn judge’s order in anyway impedes or prevents the implementation of the president’s executive order which remains in full, complete and total effect,” White House adviser Stephen Miller told reporters. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus “we apologize for nothing”: Priebus told “Meet the Press” the situation yesterday “wasn’t chaos.” He appeared to contradict an official clarification by the White House, when he said on Sunday won’t be impacted by the order going forward, but could face additional screening at CBP “discretion.” Other countries could be added to order.

Priebus told “Meet the Press” the situation yesterday “wasn’t chaos.” He appeared to contradict an official clarification by the White House, by the order going forward, but could face additional screening at CBP “discretion.” Other countries could be added to order. DHS continues to enforce the travel ban. Despite the ruling, the DHS vowed early on Sunday







The initial statistics : A DHS official told CNN that

: A DHS official Opening for democrats : As Axios points out

: As Republicans revolt : As Axios also notes

: As Protests continue. Demonstrations against the ban continued for a second day across the US including Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Phoenix, according to ThinkProgress. Here’s the scene at the White House:

We’re only just getting started and the crowd is overflowing in front of the White House. No #MuslimBan #NoBanNoWall #StopPresidentBannon pic.twitter.com/4h9bIQFPIx — Nicole Ghio (@nicoleghio) January 29, 2017

“ This Is Not A Muslim Ban .” On Sunday afternoon, seeking to “explain” his Executive Orders, Trump issued a statement denying once again he has implemented a Muslim ban, and instead said that “ my policy is similar to what President Obama did in 2011 when he banned visas for refugees from Iraq for six months.” He added that “America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave. We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say.”

.” On Sunday afternoon, seeking to “explain” his Executive Orders, Trump issued a statement denying once again he has implemented a Muslim ban, and instead said that “ He added that “America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave. We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say.” Green card holders welcome. DHS Secretary John Kelly issued a statement

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