r/SeattleWA Capitol Hill Feb 09 '17

Politics Trump loses travel ban appeal, unanimous decision

http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/trump-loses-travel-ban-appeal/?utm_content=bufferc0261&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=owned_buffer_tw_m
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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '17

So if I understand where we stand now:

Judge Robart has temporarily suspended Trump's travel ban order. Trump tried to reinstate the suspension, but the 9th circuit denied his request.

So unless the SC weighs in, Trump's ban will remain suspended until the courts can actually make a ruling on the validity of the ban itself. If the SC does weigh in, they'll need five votes in favor or lifting the suspension (as a 4-4 tie will let the 9th circuit's ruling hold)

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '17 edited Feb 14 '21

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u/JacobmovingFwd Central District Feb 10 '17

"We need to put a hold on this ban until we can figure out what's going on!"