Trump’s nominee, Neil Gorsuch, could not be confirmed in time to take part in any consideration of the ban. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2017The appeals panel said the government presented no evidence to explain the urgent need for the executive order to take effect immediately. The appeals panel said the government presented no evidence to explain the urgent need for the executive order to take effect immediately. Only 15 percent of the world’s Muslims are affected by the executive order, the judge said, citing his own calculations. “Has the government pointed to any evidence connecting these countries to terrorism?” Judge Michelle T. Friedland, who was appointed by President Barack Obama, asked the Justice Department attorney.

Source: National Post February 09, 2017 23:30 UTC