Federal judge blocks Trump order allowing states to refuse to settle refugees

A federal judge in Maryland temporarily blocked an executive order signed by President Trump that would allow state and local governments to refuse to accept refugees.

Judge Peter J. Messitte of the Maryland District Court granted a motion from refugee groups to temporarily stay the order while their legal challenge against the president plays out.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/478398-federal-judge-blocks-trump-order-allowing-states-to-refuse-to-settle?fbclid=IwAR3B7Y1H6JweCVCwIjTHO85NYGqjY521mXa4XodKY1fQ0GhMW5bdIeBwSb8#.Xh9eorvvegE.facebook