It was announced on Thursday (May 25) that a federal appeals court is upholding the block on Trump's revised travel ban that included six Muslim countries. The ruling stated, "The evidence in the record, viewed from the standpoint of the reasonable observer, creates a compelling case that (the executive order's) primary purpose is religious. Then-candidate Trump's campaign statements reveal that on numerous occasions, he expressed anti-Muslim sentiment, as well as his intent, if elected, to ban Muslims from the United States."
According to reports, the Trump administration plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Attorney General Jeff Sessions responded to the decision in a statement that read, "This Department of Justice will continue to vigorously defend the power and duty of the Executive Branch to protect the people of this country from danger, and will seek review of this case in the United States Supreme Court."
Source: NY Times
