Feinstein to introduce two bills in response to Trump's ban

Feinstein to introduce two bills in response to Trump's ban
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Sen. Dianne FeinsteinDianne Emiel FeinsteinMueller fuels foreign lobbying crackdown Graham says he will hold hearings on deaths of children in CBP custody Feinstein asks for hearing after deaths of two children in CBP custody MORE (D-Calif.) will introduce two bills on Monday in response to President Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: 'No choice' on continuing government shutdown Syrian troop withdraw will take four months: report Kim Jong Un: North Korea may 'seek a new path' if US doesn't negotiate MORE’s recent executive action that imposes a temporary travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

“The first bill immediately rescinds the order. The second limits executive authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act,” the Judiciary Committee ranking member wrote on Twitter Sunday.

Trump on Friday signed an executive order calling for a 90-day ban on nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries entering the United States. The order also includes a 120-day halt on admitting refugees and an indefinite pause on admitting refugees from Syria.

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Feinstein said her bills would prevent Trump from unilaterally barring factions of immigrants.

Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerGOP lawmaker: Pelosi, Schumer have 'American blood' on their hands by not funding wall Trump complains Senate isn't confirming ambassadors White House, lawmakers signal shutdown will drag on MORE (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said Democrats may be able to pass legislation overturning the ban if enough Republicans are on board.