Appeals court allows partial enforcement of Trump travel ban

SEATTLE – On the same day a federal appeals court allowed part of President Donald Trump's travel ban to take effect, advocacy groups filed a new lawsuit Monday challenging the administration's related efforts to restrict or ban certain refugees from entering the US.

The developments came as lawyers on both sides of the issue are preparing for yet another round of appeals court arguments next month. They're the latest sign that after nearly 10 months, the battle over the president's travel restrictions—and whether they represent the "Muslim ban" he promised during his campaign or a legitimate effort to improve national security—is far from over.

"The president is making every effort to implement a campaign promise that's un-American and unconstitutional," said Mark Hetfield, president of the refugee support organization HIAS. "The only way to stop him is through the courts."