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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Zoe Tillman

      From Virginia hearing —>https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/827553504063549441 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Zoe TillmanVerified account @ZoeTillman
      Replying to @ZoeTillman
      Judge said that the state of Virginia could intervene in the case, over the objection of DOJ. Judge also is extending TRO one week.
      2 replies 14 retweets 43 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Shannon Dooling

      Meanwhile, in Boston, the new judge on the case is pushing back against ACLU/Mass arguments —>https://twitter.com/sdooling/status/827554649309843458 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Shannon DoolingVerified account @sdooling
      Replying to @sdooling
      Gorton using a strict reading of the EO and pushing back on any mention of #MuslimBan and majority-Muslim wording.
      4 replies 27 retweets 29 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Here's @ZoeTillman's report out of today's hearing in Virginia —> https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order …

      1 reply 11 retweets 20 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Shannon Dooling

      Meanwhile, it looks like we should not be expecting immediate resolution out of Massachusetts —>https://twitter.com/sdooling/status/827565864782331904 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Shannon DoolingVerified account @sdooling
      Replying to @sdooling
      Gorton: court will take this under consideration and will issue a decision "promptly" before the expiration of the TRO (early Sun a.m.)
      1 reply 6 retweets 15 likes
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      On-the-record State Dep't comment on the visa #s (—have a request in to DOJ as well):pic.twitter.com/JSJAzAMNv7

      5 replies 11 retweets 17 likes
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      So, here's the latest on the visa #s question / confusion: https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.rhml68Go9e#.qcDav01wml …pic.twitter.com/gZgdbEcz0Y

      1 reply 11 retweets 14 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      News: DOJ ordered to turn over the # of those denied entry/deported under EO from Virginia by Feb. 9. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.rhml68Go9e#.qcDav01wml …pic.twitter.com/rQbsdUQKmA

      5 replies 155 retweets 209 likes
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      This is a big win for Virginia @AGMarkHerring.

      1 reply 14 retweets 62 likes
    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Sen. Patrick Leahy sends letter to Sec of State Tillerson and DHS Sec Kelly, seeking info on refugee/travel ban EO: https://www.leahy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/020317%20Leahy%20to%20Tillerson-Kelly%20on%20EO.pdf …pic.twitter.com/6iP2dHvTjb

      2 replies 35 retweets 40 likes
    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      State Dep't official confirms to me: "The revocation has no impact on the legal status of those already in the United States."

      6 replies 15 retweets 26 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017

      Also: State is standing strong on its 60,000 number, and the fact that these are provisional visa revocations, that can be restored later.

      1:41 PM - 3 Feb 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Update in story on State's latest comments on what's what: https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order …pic.twitter.com/lBuzKnz7dq

          2 replies 13 retweets 16 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Coming up still today: Hearing in State of Washington v. Trump on its TRO request —> https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3441354/WA-Ameded-Motion-for-TRO.pdf … / https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3441353/WA-Proposed-TRO.pdf …

          2 replies 3 retweets 9 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: Federal Judge In Mass. Breaks With Other Judges And Denies Request To Halt Trump’s Ban https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.bkdR8n2VvX …pic.twitter.com/i8KladHKye

          21 replies 175 retweets 100 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here's the full order denying injunctive relief from US District Judge Gorton: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3445220/MA-Order-Gorton.pdf …

          4 replies 17 retweets 16 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is Hawaii's complaint against Trump's refugee/travel EO, in which former acting SG @neal_katyal is co-counsel: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3445499/Hawaii-Complaint.pdf …

          2 replies 15 retweets 25 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here's Hawaii's TRO memo: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3445496/Hawaii-TRO-Memo.pdf … / And proposed TRO: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3445495/Hawaii-Proposed-TRO.pdf … / Note: This goes after refugee part (5), too:pic.twitter.com/tVSMjRoxGt

          2 replies 11 retweets 18 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Jim Brunner

          Waiting for the ruling, but this looks like a big one:https://twitter.com/Jim_Brunner/status/827663586218512384 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Jim BrunnerVerified account @Jim_Brunner
          BREAKING: Judge Robart enjoins all federal enforcement of key sections of #ImmigrationOrder. "This TRO is granted on a nationwide basis."
          2 replies 54 retweets 70 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Washington state had been seeking an injunction of the visa and key refugee sections of the executive order. Appears it's all on hold.

          4 replies 13 retweets 23 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Dan Levine

          Per ace reporter @FedcourtJunkie, there's no stay granted, meaning the ruling will be in effect immediately.https://twitter.com/FedcourtJunkie/status/827664563432783873 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Dan LevineVerified account @FedcourtJunkie
          Breaking: Judge Robart denies DOJ request to put TRO on hold pending review within DOJ
          4 replies 52 retweets 64 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "The decision shuts down the executive order immediately," WA AG Ferguson.https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.bmoPj8dpGk#.gaQMA3X0Kg …

          13 replies 157 retweets 264 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Still waiting on the text of the TRO here out of Washington.

          4 replies 4 retweets 22 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Court: "the court grants Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. A written order will follow."https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.enRx7P8Yvz#.si7EnBzNvO …

          7 replies 83 retweets 137 likes
        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          All are very focused on talking about what this order means, but let's remember we still don't have a written order, so let's calm a minute.

          6 replies 10 retweets 31 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "The [Justice] Department looks forward to reviewing the court’s written order and will determine next steps." Same.https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.xbBwb9pPqv#.lxYoOrw0J8 …

          6 replies 26 retweets 87 likes
        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Deepak Gupta

          Deleted those two CBP-related tweets, as per this important notation:https://twitter.com/deepakguptalaw/status/827695935673221121 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Deepak GuptaVerified account @deepakguptalaw
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @politico
          Giving out phone nos was what the parties negotiated under the order. There has been lots of confusion on this front
          1 reply 6 retweets 8 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Breaking: Wash. SG Purcell tells @BuzzFeedNews that Judge Robart issued the TRO against refugee & visa provisions: https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.pdA3b7rG5e#.xy6daEjYV5 …pic.twitter.com/4kcIfg9Zez

          4 replies 51 retweets 78 likes
        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: Federal judge issues written order halting nationwide enforcement of travel and refugee parts of Trump EO. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.qg867vJy90#.kpZAWrbK1L …pic.twitter.com/o9ZQrI0d4U

          26 replies 627 retweets 946 likes
        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          CBP responded quickly to tonight's ruling, tells airlines it's "back to business as usual," multiple outlets report. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.orP56bE4kl#.fe8kxzOG41 …pic.twitter.com/8P6r3WOE4n

          5 replies 82 retweets 112 likes
        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          WH @PressSec: "At the earliest possible time, [DOJ] intends to file an emergency stay of this outrageous order." https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order …pic.twitter.com/cUYM1t9zBk

          18 replies 84 retweets 68 likes
        21. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Note: For those who were worried, this White House statement does at least suggest, implicitly, that it will follow the TRO.

          4 replies 27 retweets 63 likes
        22. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          "Updated Statement by the Press Secretary," the TRO is no longer characterized as "outrageous." 😳pic.twitter.com/dkrsAGQn7C

          6 replies 30 retweets 41 likes
        23. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The order is still "outrageous" on the White House's Facebook page, posted 10 minutes after the correction. https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHouse/posts/1213736462047418 …pic.twitter.com/MF4AQlEzuA

          6 replies 27 retweets 56 likes
        24. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Guysssss, I'm crying.pic.twitter.com/DnjPhJjS1a

          14 replies 38 retweets 129 likes
        25. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          UPDATE: State Department comment on tonight's nationwide TRO —> https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.nepN8xW75V#.vn998WYxZ5 …pic.twitter.com/J0biVUiXlL

          7 replies 75 retweets 107 likes
        26. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Note: This is less definitive than the reported statements of CBP officials on that airlines call. CBP has not yet replied to my inquiry.

          3 replies 5 retweets 24 likes
        27. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          So, here's my look at where things ~appear~ to be on the question of the visas themselves. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.skLqL9MlGK#.lkGogy0m35 …pic.twitter.com/BRGKKsJ7EP

          3 replies 27 retweets 27 likes
        28. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Y'ALL! Video of today's arguments in Washington v. Trump —>http://www.uscourts.gov/cameras-courts/state-washington-vs-donald-j-trump-et-al …

          10 replies 45 retweets 85 likes
        29. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Outrageous-gate. #NeverForget https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.xcJ3rBe9P5#.hbdeRJdY6z …pic.twitter.com/lPGeDhysR1

          2 replies 10 retweets 17 likes
        30. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Overnight at @BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman/federal-judge-criticizes-trumps-travel-ban-and-extends-order?utm_term=.xcJ3rBe9P5#.hbdeRJdY6z …pic.twitter.com/ahQejXaU6U

          3 replies 4 retweets 14 likes
        31. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 3 Feb 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Meanwhile, I guess @BuzzFeedBen needs to send me to Hawaii. TRO hearing in Hawaii's case against Trump is set for 9:30a 2/8.pic.twitter.com/cQ00ZznFzz

          12 replies 10 retweets 63 likes
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