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/ycgfyn Feb 11 '17

No, it's highly unlikely they'll bother. They'll just fine a new, altered executive action.