The court of appeals of Virginia began proceedings in immigration decree trump

The court of appeals of Virginia began proceedings in immigration decree trump

Adopted by the President trump on March 6 the second immigration Ordinance prohibiting entry into the United States within 120 days, the citizens of the 6 Muslim countries are faced with the latest on a test. Hearing about the decree initiated by the court of Appeal of Virginia. The complaint was filed by White house officials who disagreed with the ban on the use of the decree established a Federal judge in Honolulu (Hawaii).

The arguments of the parties will be heard by the court in full strength. The White house counsel asking the court not to take into account when considering the case of anti-Muslim statements trump made during the election campaign, because at that time he was not yet sworn in President. The second party — 6 applicants from Maryland insist that the President initially opposed the Muslims and their aim is to ban their stay in the United States, as repeatedly stated publicly. Accordingly, they assert that the President violated the first amendment to the Constitution prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs.

At the time of the hearing, the Hawaii court injunction remains in effect. On consideration of the case on appeal will take several weeks, say the lawyers.

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