Homeland Security pledges to uphold Trump immigration orders

AFP:

The US Department of Homeland Security said Sunday it would continue to enforce President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order restricting immigration, but would also comply with court orders which have partially blocked the temporary ban.

"The president's executive orders remain in place - prohibited travel will remain prohibited, and the US government retains its right to revoke visas at any time if required for national security or public safety," the agency said in a statement. 

"The president's executive order affects a minor portion of international travelers, and is a first step towards reestablishing control over America's borders and national security."

But the DHS also said it would "comply with judicial orders" - presumably including a federal judge's ruling that ordered authorities not to deport refugees and other travelers detained at US borders.