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Mass confusion and fury erupts over U.S. Muslim ban

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buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin Following the Friday announcement of an Executive Order banning Muslim immigrants and refugees from traveling to the U.S. and enforcing "extreme vetting",   an avalanche of outrage and protests over the ban fell around the globe.    Speaking from the Pentagon Trump's remarks set a precedent by targeting an entire group of foreign nationals for religious and security reasons.  "We don't want'em [sic] here, said Trump, referring to Islamic Muslims, citing they are a terrorist threat.  The news has caused mass confusion and Iran to respond in retaliation with a ban on American travelers.  Amid Muslim visitors being detained at U.S. airports, by Saturday a federal judge based in New York halted the ban and deportation at the request of the American Civil Liberties Union. This is only the beginning of a battle that will ultimately be fought in court. Muslim travel ban sparks protests at  U.S. airports. Whi...