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- Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0 – Issued June 26, 2018
- Executive Order on Resuming Refugee Admissions Program – Issued October 27, 2017
- Presidential Proclamation - Issued September 24, 2017
- Supreme Court Grants Cert and Narrowly Lifts Injunction – June 26, 2017
- Executive Action on Muslim and Refugee Ban - Issued March 6, 2017
- Executive Action on Muslim and Refugee Ban – Issued January 27, 2017
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0 – Issued June 26, 2018
- Supreme Court Upholds President Trump’s Third Travel Ban (Trump v. Hawaii, 6/26/18)
Statements and Communications
- AILA Press Release: Supreme Court Upholds Muslim Ban, Strengthens “Invisible Wall”
- AILA Quicktake #243: Supreme Court Upholds the Travel Ban
- Practice Alert: Implementation of Travel Ban 3.0
Government Announcement
- DHS Issues Statement in Response to Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Hawaii
- Attorney General Sessions Applauds Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Hawaii
Executive Order on Resuming Refugee Admissions Program – Issued October 27, 2017
- Presidential Executive Order on Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program with Enhanced Vetting Capabilities (82 FR 50055, 10/27/17)
Government Announcements
- DHS Announces Improved Security Procedures for Refugees Entering the United States
- Joint Memo to the President on Resuming the Refugee Admissions Program
- DOS Fact Sheet: Status of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
- Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for FY2018 (82 FR 49083, 10/23/17)
Presidential Proclamation - Issued September 24, 2017
Practice Assistance
- FOIA Response Details Guidance on Processing of Travel Ban Waivers
- Practice Alert: Implementation of Travel Ban 3.0
- Applying for a Waiver Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 9645 (Travel Ban 3.0)
Government Announcements and Communications
- Presidential Proclamation: Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats
- DHS Announces Travel Restrictions for Chad To Be Removed
- DOS Announced Travel Restrictions on Chad Terminated Effective April 13
- DOS Updates Its Guidance on Presidential Proclamation 9645
- DOS Responds to Senator Van Hollen's Concerns Over the Travel Ban Waiver Process
- DHS OIG Completes Its Review of Implementation of the Travel Ban; Awaits Decision by DHS Regarding Whether It Will Invoke Privilege
- DOS Provides Alert on Travel Ban Court Order on Presidential Proclamation on Visas
- DOS Provides Information Regarding the Presidential Proclamation on Expanded Travel Ban
- White House Statement on Expanded Travel Ban
- White House FAQs on Expanded Travel Ban
- White House Provides Fact Sheet on the Expanded Travel Ban
Statements and Communications:
- AILA Quicktake #215: Travel Ban 3.0
- AILA: Latest Travel Ban Will Weaken Not Strengthen America
- Think Immigration: Behind the "Waiver" Camouflage, a Closed Door Policy for Travel Ban Countries
Litigation
- Travel Ban 3.0 at the Supreme Court: Oral Argument Preview
- Lawsuit Challenges the Administration's Implementation of the Waiver Process under the Latest Travel Ban
- CRS Legal Sidebar with an Overview of Travel Ban Litigation
- Brennan Center for Justice Files Lawsuit to Compel Production of Travel Ban Documents
- Iranian Alliances Across Borders Challenges Presidential Proclamation on Visa Restrictions
- Supreme Court Removes CA9 Travel Ban Case from Calendar Pending Further Court Order
- Supreme Court Removes CA4 Travel Ban Case from Calendar Pending Further Court Order
Supreme Court Narrowly Lifts Injunction – June 26, 2017
Practice Assistance
Government Announcements
- DOS FAQs on Executive Order 13780
- DHS FAQs on Implementation of EO 13780
- DHS Announces Implementation of Travel Restriction Provisions of EO 13780 - June 29, 2017
- DOS Background Briefing on the Implementation of EO 13780 - June 29, 2017
- DOS Cable Implementing EO 13780 Following Supreme Court Ruling with Guidance to Visa-Adjudicating Posts – June 28, 2017
- DOS Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EO 13780 - June 26, 2017
- DOJ Statement on Supreme Court's Grant of Certiorari in Travel Ban Cases – June 26, 2017
- DHS Statement on SCOTUS Travel Ban Decision – June 26, 2017
- Presidential Memorandum on the Effective Date of EO 13780 – June 14, 2017
Statements and Communications
- Think Immigration: Travel Ban - An Update – June 27, 2017
- SCOTUS Says No Ban on Travel for Those with U.S. Connections But Will Hear Full Case in October – June 26, 2017
Litigation
- Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in CA9 Travel and Refugee Ban Case
- Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in CA4 Travel Ban Case
Executive Action on Muslim and Refugee Ban - Issued March 6, 2017
- Presidential Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States - issued March 6, 2017
Practice Assistance
- AILA Summary of Trump Memorandum Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening – March 13, 2017
- Chasing Down the Rumors: President Trump Issues New Travel Ban Executive Order - March 6, 2017
- Summary of Second Trump Executive Order on Visa Issuance/Screening and Refugees - March 6, 2017
Government Announcements
- Presidential Memorandum on the Effective Date of EO 13780 – June 14, 2017
- DOS Cable Superseding Previously Issued Cable on Implementing Heightened Screening and Vetting of Visa Applications - March 17, 2017
- DOS Cable on Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Visa Applications - March 15, 2017
- DOS Cable to Visa-Issuing Posts Halting Implementation of Executive Order 13780 - March 17, 2017
- DOS Cable to Visa-Issuing Posts with Guidance on Executive Order 13780 - March 10, 2017
- DOS Announces Suspension of Implementation of Travel and Refugee Ban Due To Litigation – March 16, 2017
- DOS FAQs on Immigrant Visas and the March 6 Executive Order – March 15, 2017
- Updated DOS Announcement and FAQs on Implementation of March 6 Executive Order – March 13, 2017
- White House Memo on Implementing the Executive Order - March 6, 2017
- Fact Sheet: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry To The United States - March 6, 2017
- DHS Q&As: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry to the United States - March 6, 2017
- Statement by DHS Secretary on President's Executive Order - March 6, 2017
- DOJ/DHS Letter to White House on Need for Review of Risks to Immigration System - March 6, 2017
- DOS Statement on Executive Order signed on March 6, 2017 - March 6, 2017
Statements and Communications
- AILA: Revised Muslim and Refugee Ban Halted by Federal Courts – March 16, 2017
- AILA's Guide to 2017 - Visa Application and Entry Processes – March 14, 2017
- AILA Quicktake #192: Revised Executive Order - March 6, 2017
- AILA: No Matter How Written, a Muslim and Refugee Ban Won't Make U.S. Safe - March 6, 2017
Litigation
- Documents Relating to State of Hawaii's Challenge to Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees
- Immigrant Rights Groups File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (Ali, et al. v. Trump, et al.)
- Documents Relating to Washington State and Minnesota Challenge to Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (Washington v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to Maryland Suit Against Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to Wisconsin Case Challenging Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (Doe v. Trump)
Executive Action on Muslim and Refugee Ban – Issued January 27, 2017
- Presidential Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States - issued January 27, 2017
Practice Assistance
- Migration Policy Institute: Trump Executive Order on Refugees and Travel Ban: A Brief Review - February 2017
- Practice Alert: Lufthansa Boarding Passengers From Designated Countries with Valid Travel Documents Until 2/5/17 - February 2, 2017
- Chasing Down the Rumors: President Trump Executive Orders on Immigration – Updated February 3, 2017
- Council Practice Advisory: Challenging President Trump's Ban on Entry - February 8, 2017
- AILA/American Immigration Council: Summary and Analysis of Trump Executive Order on Visa Issuance/Screening and Refugees - January 27, 2017
- Practice Alert: What to Do If Clients are Asked to Relinquish Their Green Cards and Sign Form I-407, Abandonment of LPR Status - January 29, 2017
- Practice Alert: Suspension of Visa Issuance in Response to Trump Executive Order - January 28, 2017
Government Announcements
- Recap from CIS Ombudsman's Listening Session: Executive Order Implementation and Impact on USCIS Customers
- DOS Alert: Provisional Revocation of Visas Under Executive Order Lifted - February 4, 2017
- DHS To Resume Inspection of Travelers in Accordance with Standard Policy and Procedure - February 4, 2017
- USCIS Continues to Adjudicate Applications and Petitions - February 3, 2017
- DHS Statement on Countries Currently Suspended from Travel to the United States
- USCIS Guidance Concerning Executive Order on Immigration - February 2, 2017
- White House Memo: Green Card Holders Not Covered By Travel Ban – February 1, 2017
- DHS OIG: Inspector General Announces Review of Implementation of Executive Order – February 1, 2017
- CBP: FAQs Regarding EO Signed on January 27, 2017
Statements and Communication
- AILA Quicktake #188: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - February 10, 2017
- AILA Leadership Blog: Standing Firm Against Discrimination - February 1, 2017
- AILA Quicktake #187: AILA Responds to Trump's Executive Orders - January 30, 2017
- AILA Press Statement: Targeting Muslims and Refugees Betrays American Values and Will Not Make Us Safer - January 27, 2017
Litigation
- TRO Granted in Washington State and Minnesota Challenge of Executive Order 13769 (State of Washington v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to State of Hawaii's Challenge to Executive Order 13769 (State of Hawaii v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to Massachusetts Case Challenging Executive Order 13769 (Louhghalam v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to Michigan Case Challenging Trump's Executive Order (Arab American Civil Rights League v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to Oregon Case Challenging Trump's Executive Order Targeting Muslim-Majority Countries (Unite Oregon v. Trump)
- Documents Relating to California Case Challenging Trump's Executive Order Targeting Muslim-Majority Countries (Mohammed v. Trump)
- Syrian Family Files Suit Challenging Trump's Executive Order (Asali v. DHS)
- Documents Relating to Virginia Case Challenging Trump's Executive Order Targeting Muslim-Majority Countries (Sarsour v. Trump)
- Immigrant Rights Groups File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (Ali, et al. v. Trump, et al.)
- Documents Relating to Immigrant Visa Holder's Suit Challenging Trump's Executive Order (Vayeghan v. Kelly)
- Documents Relating to California Case Challenging Detentions Under Trump's Executive Order (Farmad v. Trump)
- District Court Judge Grants Emergency Stay in Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order Targeting Muslims and Refugees (Darweesh v. Trump)
- Virginia District Court Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Executive Order (Aziz v. Trump)
- Washington District Court Judge Grants Stay of Removal in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Executive Order (Doe v. Trump)
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