Intent behind Trump's travel ban likely to be probed by court

New York

WASHINGTON state's Attorney-General has promised to uncover "what truly motivated" President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, an approach that could prompt a rare public examination of how a US president makes national security decisions.

The presidential order imposed a temporary ban on travellers from seven predominantly-Muslim countries, but a federal judge has barred enforcement of the order while the court considers a challenge brought by Washington state.