State of Washington, et al v. Donald J. Trump, et al

Filing 29

Filed (ECF) Appellees State of Washington and State of Minnesota Correspondence: Declaration and exhibits in support of response to motion [28]. Date of service: 02/06/2017. [10302893] [17-35105]--[COURT UPDATE: Updated docket text to reflect correct ECF filing type. 02/06/2017 by SLM] (Purcell, Noah) [Entered: 02/06/2017 12:59 AM]

Purcell Declaration
Exhibit F

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Official website of the Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Customs and
Border Protection

Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into the United States
In accordance with the judge's ruling, DHS has suspended any and all actions implementing
the affected sections of the Executive Order entitled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign
Terrorist Entry into the United States."
This includes actions to suspend passenger system rules that flag travelers for operational
action subject to the Executive Order.
DHS personnel will resume inspection of travelers in accordance with standard policy and
procedure.
At the earliest possible time, the Department of Justice intends to file an emergency stay of
this order and defend the President's Executive Order, which is lawful and appropriate.  The
Order is intended to protect the homeland and the American people, and the President has no
higher duty and responsibility than to do so.
Individuals who may be affected by this Executive Order may visit the CBP INFO Center website
for additional information.  On the webpage, travelers may also request additional guidance
by clicking on the ‘Email us your Question’ button
Below are the actions taken in accordance with the Executive Order signed January 27, 2017.
CBP Executive Order Actions
Recommended Denial of Boarding 1,222
Visa holders granted waivers

87

(Statistics are valid as of February 2, 2017)

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Questions and Answers about the Executive Order
When did enforcement of the Executive Order start?
Does this affect travelers at all ports of entry?
How many people are currently detained at Ports of Entry as a result of the Executive
Order?
What do the two exemptions in the Executive Order mean? How are they applied to
individual cases?
What is the process for considering an individual for an exemption under the Executive
Order?
Does “from one of the seven countries” mean citizen, national or born in?
How does the lawsuit/stay affect DHS operations in implementing this executive order?
Does this Executive Order apply to green card holders from one of the seven countries
listed?
Will nationals of restricted countries with valid green cards (LPRs) be allowed to return to
the United States?
How many Lawful Permanent Residents have not been allowed to enter pursuant to the
Exception to the Executive Order?
Has CBP been pressuring detainees to either withdraw their applications for admission into
the country or sign documents rescinding their green cards? There are reports that CBP is
confiscating green cards.
Does this Executive Order apply to dual nationals of the seven countries who want to enter
the United States? If they apply for entry based on their citizenship from one of the
countries NOT on the list, will they be allowed entry?
Can a dual national traveling with a passport from an unrestricted country travel to the
United States?

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Can a dual national who holds nationality with a restricted country and is currently
overseas, apply for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to the United States?
How does the Executive Order affect college students from the seven countries, such as
F1/J1/M1 visa holders? Are they included in the Executive Order? What kind of guidance is
being given to foreign students from these countries legally in the U.S.?
Can USCIS continue refugee interviews of religious minorities and for countries with which
we have an agreement?
Will the U.S. accept emergency requests to process a refugee who will then travel?
Can the exception for refugee admission be used in I-730 cases (family members following
to join) for the petition of refugee/asylee relatives?
What about refugees who are considered to be “in transit?”
Does the Executive Order apply to those currently being adjudicated for naturalization?
Will Canadian immigrants affected by the Executive Order be eligible for entry to the United
States?
Can Canadian immigrants affected by the Executive Order apply for an immigrant or
nonimmigrant visa to the United States?
Will Iraqi Passport holders with a valid Special Immigrant Visa be eligible for entry to the
United States?
How many aliens with special immigrant visas have been denied entry?
Has CBP issued clear guidance to CBP officers at Ports of Entry on the Executive Order and
the court orders?
What coordination is being done between CBP and the carriers?
What additional screening will nationals of restricted countries (as well as any visa
applications) undergo as a result of the Executive Order?
Does CBP have the authority to search individuals’ electronics?
What happened to the two men at JFK who were released?

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