DHS watchdog to review implementation of Trump's travel ban

A watchdog at the US Department of Homeland Security will review implementation of President Donald Trump's controversial executive order instituting a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries.
The review was "initiated in response to congressional requests and whistleblower and hotline complaints", the Office of Inspector General said in a statement yesterday.
It said the review would include an examination of "DHS's adherence to court orders and allegations of individual misconduct on the part of DHS personnel."
The review follows widespread protests over Trump's move that invited criticism and outrage at home and from abroad.
Trump signed the order on Friday imposing an indefinite travel ban on Syrian refugees and a temporary curb on people from six other countries - Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia - from entering the US for at least 90 days.

"As a result of confusion and conflicting guidance, the ban snared green card holders and people with valid visas alike. Some travelers who were in the air when Trump signed the order weren't able to enter the country when they landed. Some were detained. Others were sent back to where they flew in from," CNN reported.

In a significant blow to Trump, a US judge issued an emergency order on Saturday staying deportations for people who have arrived in America with valid visas from seven Muslim-majority nations but were detained on entry due to the controversial immigration ban.
But despite the outcry, Trump defended his controversial decision, insisting that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

The President has also said while there's "compassion to those fleeing oppression," his first priority was to keep the nation safe.