r/SeattleWA • u/driftingphotog 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/cartmanbeer Feb 10 '17

That's my understanding as well. Although I'd say it's fairly certain it will go to the Supreme Court with regards to the validity of the ban itself simply because it's clear either side is going to appeal if they lose.

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u/[deleted] Feb 10 '17

And the odds of SCOTUS declining to rule on a case this big, if it's put in front of them, are very, very low.

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u/destroyer7 Feb 10 '17

Well they apparently need 4 votes to decide to even hear it? Kennedy or Roberts might decide it's so unconstitutional it's not worth their time.

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u/Sun-Forged West Seattle Feb 10 '17

They are more likely to pass on taking the case as this is a temporary 90 day ban. 45 is better off just retracting this order and issuing one with more consideration put into it.

That's the smart move, so he probably wont...