US Marshals Sent To Protect Judge Who Blocked Latest Travel Ban

<p>U.S. Marshals are&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/34977777/hawaii-judge-who-blocked-travel-ban-gets-protection-detail-following-threats" target="_blank">being sent</a>&nbsp;in to guard the Hawaii judge that blocked the Trump administration&#39;s second travel ban.</p><p>U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson reportedly received death threats after issuing a nationwide halt on the ban in mid-March.</p><p>Watson blocked the ban hours before it was set to take effect. Lawyers for the state of Hawaii&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/hawaii-judge-halts-president-trump-s-revised-travel-ban/" target="_blank">argued the revised order</a>&nbsp;violated the First Amendment&#39;s establishment clause.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/white-house-says-it-will-fight-for-second-blocked-travel-ban/">The White House Promises A Court Battle Over Second Blocked Travel Ban</a></b></p><p>If that sounds familiar, it&#39;s because it is.</p><p>The second ban looks similar to the first &mdash; it&#39;s aimed at keeping people from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. for 90 days. The revision nixed Iraq from the ban.</p><p>Both bans suspended the U.S. refugee program for 120 days.</p><p>Authorities haven&#39;t said how the threats against Watson were made. The FBI says its also prepared to offer protection.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/suspect-in-jewish-center-bomb-threats-arrested-in-israel/">Suspect In Jewish Community Center Bomb Threats Arrested In Israel</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/trump-jr-bashes-london-mayor-in-tweet-after-attack/">Trump Jr. Bashes London&#039;s Mayor With Misleading Tweet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/celebrating-women-politicians-for-women-s-history-month/">These Women Broke Ceilings To Change The Rules Of Politics</a></li></ul>