Apologies for the short diary but CBS News is reporting that the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq is warning that the Government of Iraq is threatening to ban all US passport holders from the country. From a CBS Correspondent on Twitter:
CBS News: US AMB to Iraq has warned Trump Adm the Iraqi Government is considering banning all American passport holders entry to the country
This would obviously devastate the United States’ fight against the Islamic State in Iraq during a crucial period during the siege of Mosul. It would stop humanitarian aid to those suffering most from ISIL atrocities. The President is wrecking alliances and making the United States less safe. We are putting our soldiers currently in Iraq at direct risk because of Steve Bannon.
Every Democrat in Congress needs to work together to revoke this order by legislation. There can be no standing on the sidelines.
Sunday, Jan 29, 2017 · 12:25:53 AM +00:00 · Me
Update: I will use this time on the recommended list to note that the ACLU and IRAP have filed suit against Donald Trump in Darweesh v Trump. You can see in the suit how we are penalizing Iraqi nationals who assisted the United States by Trump’s terrible order and why it violates U.S. constitutional, statutory and international law.