5 Reactions to New Court Decision Against Trump Travel Ban

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter
5. Council on American-Islamic Relations
Nihad Awad, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), speaks to the press in Washington September 22, 2004. Awad asked that U.S. authorities give an explanation why ex-pop singer Cat Stevens, a Muslim, will be deported to Britain after being denied entry to the United States.
Nihad Awad, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), speaks to the press in Washington September 22, 2004. Awad asked that U.S. authorities give an explanation why ex-pop singer Cat Stevens, a Muslim, will be deported to Britain after being denied entry to the United States. | (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed JMG)

The Washington, DC-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, which filed an amicus brief in the case, hailed the decision by the Ninth Circuit panel.

CAIR National Litigation Director Lena Masri said in a statement Monday that she and her organization welcomed the ruling.

"Today's ruling once again demonstrates the near-unanimity of judges in ruling against any type of 'Muslim ban'," said Masri.

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"We welcome this ruling and believe it and the previous rulings in different courts outline a clear path that the Supreme Court should follow."

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