Category: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Next steps in the travel ban legal fight

Legal briefs and court rulings are flying in the battle over President Donald Trump’s travel ban, but the war is just getting started. A federal judge in Seattle upended Trump’s executive order nationwide on Friday by temporarily suspending the key provisions restricting travel for foreign nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries and refugee admissions.

What you need to know about the fight against Trump’s travel ban

Volunteer translator Nour Our, left, and volunteer attorney Kat Choi sit in the arrivals at LAX during a protest of an executive order by President Trump Volunteer translator Nour Our, left, and volunteer attorney Kat Choi sit in the arrivals at LAX during a protest of an executive order by President Trump Volunteer translator Nour Our, left, and volunteer attorney Kat Choi sit in the arrivals at LAX during a protest of an executive order by President Trump immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries, dozens of lawsuits were filed against him amid widespread confusion over the new immigration rules.

Federal appeals court refuses to immediately reinstate Trump’s immigrant travel ban

A federal appeals court on Sunday refused to immediately reinstate President Trump’s executive order temporarily banning refugees and immigrants from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the United States. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals acted after U.S. District Judge James Robart issued a nationwide temporary restraining order blocking Trump’s travel ban.

2 states file papers fighting Trump’s travel restriction

Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would “unleash chaos again.” The filing with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco came early Monday after the White House said it expected the federal courts to reinstate the ban.

Apple, Google, Uber join fight against Trump travel ban

Dozens of tech companies, including behemoths like Apple, Google, and Facebook, are siding with Washington state and Minnesota as they fight President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. In their court filing with the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a total of 97 companies said Trump’s travel ban “hinders the ability of American companies to attract great talent; increases costs imposed on business; makes it more difficult for American firms to compete in the international marketplace.”

The Latest: States cite ‘chaos’ in Trump’s refugee order

Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court it would “unleash chaos again” if it lifted an order temporarily halting President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. In briefs filed early Monday morning with the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Washington state and Minnesota said Trump’s travel ban harmed residents, businesses and universities and was unconstitutional.

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Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would “unleash chaos again.” The filing with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco came early Monday after the White House said it expected the federal courts to reinstate the ban.

Reinstating travel ban would ‘unleash chaos,’ state lawyers warn

Demonstrators participate in a protest by the Yemeni community against U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban in the Brooklyn borough of New York last week. Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would “unleash chaos again.”

Key tech companies oppose Trump immigration order in court

Google, Facebook, Intel, Netflix, Microsoft, Apple and Twitter are among a large group of companies that have filed a brief in opposition to an immigration order by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing the benefits to industry from liberal immigration rules and the disruption to business as a result of the regulation. A total of 97 companies from the technology and other sectors asked permission late Sunday from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to file an amici curiae, also known as a friends-of-the-court brief, in favor of maintaining a restraining order from a lower court on Trump’s decision that restricts the entry of certain classes of visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries.

WRAPUP 1-Legal battles to test Trump and his travel ban

Feb 6 President Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban faces crucial legal hurdles this week that could determine whether he is able to push through the most far-reaching and controversial policy of his first two weeks in office. On Monday, the government has a deadline to justify the executive order temporarily barring immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries and the entry of refugees after a federal judge in Seattle blocked it with a temporary restraining order on Friday.

Demonstrators gather for a second day at the arrivals terminal at the …

Demonstrators gather for a second day at the arrivals terminal at the San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, Calif., for a demonstration against Donald Trump’s executive order that bars citizen of seven from predominately Muslim countries from entering the U.S., Sunday, January 29, 2017. less Demonstrators gather for a second day at the arrivals terminal at the San Francisco Airport in San Francisco, Calif., for a demonstration against Donald Trump’s executive order that bars citizen of seven from … more The technology industry showed a mostly united front Sunday as it stepped up its confrontation with the Trump administration over immigration policies.

Judge Robart’s dunce cap

Late in the day last Saturday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied president Trump’s DOJ emergency request to stay the temporary restraining order issued by Seattle federal district court judge James L Robart. Judge Robart blocked Trump’s executive order temporarily halting travel from seven countries, whose ties to terrorism pose a significant security risk to the United States.

Trump, Pence weigh in on courts and travel order – Sun, 05 Feb 2017 PST

Rebuffed in its bid for a quick reversal, the White House said Sunday it expected the courts to reaffirm President Donald Trump’s executive power and reinstate an order barring refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The case promised to extend into Monday at least, when fresh legal filings were due, and observers had no doubt the Supreme Court ultimately will have a say.

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A Chicago woman imprisoned in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother says in videos posted on YouTube that she acted alone and her boyfriend at the time only helped her cover it up because she threatened him A Chicago woman imprisoned in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother says in videos posted on YouTube that she acted alone and her boyfriend at the time only helped her cover it up because she threatened him The travel ban on refugees and citizens of seven countries has rattled many immigrant families, but its effects are perhaps most widespread among the Iranian-American community The travel ban on refugees and citizens of seven countries has rattled many immigrant families, but its effects are perhaps most widespread among the Iranian-American community Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to … (more)

U.S. court turns down request to reinstate Trump’s travel ban

A U.S. court denied early Sunday a request by the government to overturn a ruling that has suspended a controversial travel ban targeting refugees and nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries. Consisting of three judges, the motions panel of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, based in San Francisco, Northern California, made the move hours after the U.S. Department of Justice filed an appeal with the court, arguing that President Donald Trump has constitutional authority to limit entry of foreign nationals.

Court denies Trump request to immediately restore travel ban

Protesters march along Pennsylvania Avenue past the Trump International Hotel during a rally protesting the immigration policies of President Donald Trump, near the White House in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. People chant during a rally protesting the immigration policies of President Donald Trump, near the White House in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

The Latest: Trump appeal: Aliens lack constitutional rights

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily … (more)

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A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President… . Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, center, talks to reporters as Solicitor General Noah Purcell, second from right, looks on, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, following a hearing in federal court in Seattle.

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A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban The Seattle judge derided by President Donald Trump on Twitter after blocking Trump’s immigration order is known for conservative legal views, for a record of … (more)

Trump administration argues that court ruling on immigration ban…

The Department of Justice filed an emergency motion late Saturday asking a federal appeals court to reinstate an executive order that suspended new arrivals from seven majority Muslim countries, a controversial program that sparked protests around the world. In a filing with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, federal attorneys requested an immediate stay of U.S. District Judge James Robart’s temporary restraining order Friday that suspended enforcement of the most controversial provisions of the ban across the country.

Trump faces uphill battle in the courts on immigration ban

Trump faces uphill battle in the courts on immigration ban Courts that stand in the way are either skeptical, liberal or divided Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kABXtS President Donald Trump used his preferred platform to criticize the judge who blocked his administration’s travel ban on immigrants. Video provided by Newsy Demonstrators march on Pennsylvania Avenue while protesting against President Trump’s recent action on refugees and immigrantsentering the U.S. on Feb. 4, 2017, in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration faces several hurdles in its effort to permanently reinstate an executive order that bans travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations as well as refugees.

The Latest: Visa holders hurry to board US-bound flights

The Latest on the reaction to a court order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following a federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the ban. Those who could travel immediately were being urged to do so Saturday because of uncertainty over whether the Justice Department would be granted an emergency freeze of the order issued Friday.

The Latest: Justice Dept. appeals judge’s ruling that temporarily blocksTrump’s order on refugees

The Latest on the reaction to a court order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to set aside a judge’s order that temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s ban on immigration to the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries. . The federal government’s request for an emergency stay was filed tonight with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Visa holders rush to board flights to US amid reprieve

Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban hurried to board U.S.-bound flights Saturday, fearing they might have only a slim window through which to enter the country after a federal judge temporarily blocked the ban. Those who could travel immediately were being urged to do so because of uncertainty over whether the Justice Department would be granted an emergency freeze of the order issued Friday by U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle.

Feds reverse visa revocations, allows banned travelers

The State Department says previously banned travelers will be allowed to enter the United States after a federal judge in Washington state on Friday temporarily blocked enforcement of President Trump’s controversial immigration ban. “We have reversed the provisional revocation of visas under” Trump’s executive order, a State Department spokesman said Saturday.

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The government on Saturday suspended enforcement of President Donald Trump ‘s refugee and immigration ban and scurried to appeal a judge’s order, plunging the new administration into a crisis that has challenged Trump’s authority – and ability to fulfill campaign promises. The stand-down, a day after a federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked the ban, marked an extraordinary setback for the White House.

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled that Washington state and Minnesota had standing to challenge Trump’s order, which government lawyers disputed, and said they showed their case was likely to succeed.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide

A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, siding with two states that had challenged the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle ruled that Washington state and Minnesota had standing to challenge Trump’s order, which government lawyers disputed, and said they showed their case was likely to succeed.

Arizona lawmakers again push for split of 9th Circuit Court

Republican members of Arizona’s congressional delegation are again trying to split up the federal appeals court whose nine-state territory includes Arizona. A bill introduced Thursday by Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake would put Arizona in a new 12th Circuit with Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Washington while leaving California, Hawaii and Oregon plus Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the 9th Circuit.

Court declines Arizona’s bid to reconsider license case

A federal appeals court has refused to reconsider its earlier decision that backed up the ability of young immigrants who are protected from deportation to get an Arizona driver’s license. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled 10 months ago that the immigrants suffered irreparable harm from Arizona’s policy for driver’s licenses.

Few Asian-Americans hold top legal jobs, new study says

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu is interviewed in his office in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. A new study co-authored by Liu, a prominent Asian American judge, finds Asian Americans are well-represented among the nation’s attorneys, but still missing from leadership positions in the legal profession.

Schadenboner Watch

Liberals are panicking about the fact that President-elect Donald Trump will be able to fill four vacancies on the historically left-leaning Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals when he takes office later this month. Outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer called the vacancies a “judicial emergency,” according to Bay Area public radio station KQED, even though there are 29 judges on the court.

Gang member sentenced in teenage sex trafficking case

A North Park gang member was sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in a racketeering scheme that involved sex trafficking, drug sales and robbery – a sentence that was followed up hours later with a notice of appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Tony Brown, who lives in the Phoenix area, was one of 24 people to be indicted in 2013 on accusations of committing crimes on behalf of BMS Enterprise, made up of two gangs named Skanless and Black Mob.