Now Muslims Unite to Challenge Trump’s “Discriminatory” Policies
A U.S.-based Muslim civil rights organization, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), welcomed Thursday a federal appeals court’s decision to maintain the freeze on President Trump’s controversial “Muslim ban” executive order.
With his order, Trump had attempted to stop the entry of refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations into the United States.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld Thursday a lower court’s ruling putting Trump’s travel ban on hold.
“We applaud this ruling as a reaffirmation of the strength and independence of our system of justice. This decision adds to the long list of federal judges – both Republican and Democratic appointees – who found reason to block this discriminatory order,” said CAIR national executive director Nihad Awad.
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“While this decision is critical, it is not the end of the legal process. Other courts across the country will be passing judgment on this order, and the U.S. Supreme Court will likely weigh in at some point,” added Nihad Awad. “This victory should not lead to complacency. This and other Trump administration orders and policies still pose a threat to communities of color, religious minorities, women, and others.”
Awad noted that CAIR has filed its own federal lawsuit on behalf of more than 20 named and “john doe” individuals challenging the constitutionality of the “Muslim ban” executive order.
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CAIR is asking Americans to call on their members of Congress to oppose this “unconstitutional” executive order by making statements, by writing dear colleague letters and by pushing the Trump administration, State Department, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to oppose such “discriminatory” policies.
CAIR is America’s leading Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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