An Iranian man, Ali Vayeghan, arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and became the first person barred from the US to enter the country after a legal challenge to US President Donald Trump’s entry ban. /CFP Photo

Vayeghan was greeted by family members and well-wishers who sang “This Land is Your Land”. Vayeghan (2R) celebrated with (L-R) his niece, brother and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. /CFP Photo

The reunited family hugged with tears and cheers at the terminal. Vayeghan was detained for several hours by immigration officials after he arrived in Los Angeles last Friday, shortly after Trump signed the travel ban, and was then sent back to Iran. /CFP Photo