Judge rejects Donald trump’s travel ban in the state of Hawaii

By Jack, Hakeem and James

Derrick Watson, federal judge from the high court, proceeded to reject Donald trump’s idea for a travel ban on several Muslim countries. Judge Watson stated that the proposition put forward by the government in favour of the ban, contained insufficient evidence. The judge also called into question Trump’s motives for the ban; the US president claims that the ban aims to stamp out tourism in the USE, but the judge seems to have been swayed by Trump’s previous comments including ludicrous tweets involving those of the Islamic faith. It has been ruled out on the basis that is violates the first amendment protections against religious discrimination and has been considered to be discriminatory.

If approved, the ban would result in a 90-day travel ban on several Muslim countries but will also effect all refugees trying to enter the country for 120 days, despite his previous attempt at enforcing the travel ban sparking riots throughout the nation. The countries the ban would apply to are: Somalia, Yemen, Iran Sudan, Libya and Syria.

Donald Trump has made his views on the terrorist threat posed by a certain religion, Islam, very clear. This has prompted many people to consider him racist, possibly a determining factor in the decision made by Judge Watson. America is currently torn between those who support Trump and those who oppose him and his views on the media supposedly producing fake news; the wall he proposes to build and his unorthodox relationship with nuclear powerhouses Russia has drawn lots of attention.   

We spoke to History Teacher Mrs Lane, who said:  ‘Some of Trump’s views are sexist towards women and the way he views the immigrant issue is disgusting.’

An appeal from Trump and his government to have the decision reconsidered is expected and following the verdict trump said that he will take the case ‘as far as it needs to go.’ In the coming months, a further court appearance should be expected.