Legal assistance needed at airports around the country. View this email in your browser Dear Paladin Community,



On Friday President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) which, effective immediately, prevents admission of nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen for at least 90 days. The EO also stops refugee admissions for at least 120 days, except on a case-by-case basis, and places an indefinite ban on the admission of refugees from Syria.



In the last 48 hours, we’ve received a flood of questions about the status of the “Muslim ban”, as well as ways to get involved (see below). We’ve been monitoring the situation closely in communication with our partners and on-the-ground at JFK and O’Hare. (On call at O’Hare Airport last night.) As early as yesterday morning, we received notification that green card and other visa holders were being denied boarding and admission into U.S. airports, most being detained upon arrival. A small victory came about late last night when EDNY District Judge Ann Donnelly issued an emergency temporary stay on behalf of immigrant petitioners. Despite that order, we understand that refugees, as well as a number of green card and other visa holders, continue to be detained at airports around the country.



If you or lawyers you know are interested in assisting (no immigration background necessary), please join our friends at the International Refugee Assistance Project and ACLU at international airports nationwide. Specifically, volunteer lawyers can assist with performing intake and filing habeas petitions. Other needs include translating services and gathering supplies like chargers, hotspots, and mobile printers. Needs are changing by the hour, so for more details and to register with IRAP click below. Learn More Thank you for joining us in our mission to create a more just future. Together we are making an impact!



Sincerely,

Felicity and the Paladin team



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