US federal judge orders nationwide block on President Donald Trump's travel ban

President Trump's administration has responded and says it will challenge the court ruling

A federal judge in Seattle has ordered a temporary nationwide block on US President Donald Trump's travel ban for people from seven mainly muslim countries.

US Customs and Border Protection has now reportedly told airlines to allow passengers affected by the ban to travel.

That includes pre-clearance facilities in Dublin and Shannon airports.

However, President Trump's administration says it will challenge the court ruling. 

In a statement, the White House called the so-called Muslim Ban "lawful and appropriate" - which is designed "to protect the American people".

The US president says in his weekly address he wants to keep terrorists out.

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