The Supreme Court on Monday intervened to save a piece of President Trump’s travel ban after the Justice Department asked the justices to step in. [Grandparents, refugees with formal assurances can enter under Trump’s travel ban, appeals court rules]Since Trump signed his first travel ban shortly after taking office, the directive has been mired in a complicated legal battle. The Supreme Court in July largely upheld that ruling, though it put on hold the portion dealing with refugees. [Supreme Court allows Trump refugee ban but backs broader exemptions for relatives]The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to step in again — though only to block refugees, not grandparents and other extended family members. Time is beginning to become a factor in the broader fight over Trump’s travel ban, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments Oct. 10.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2017 17:15 UTC