The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal court ruling striking down a Trump administration policy that effectively froze asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship applications for immigrants from 39 countries, many of them Muslim-majority nations.
A federal judge ruled that the policy was unlawful, arbitrary, and exceeded the authority of federal immigration officials. The policy had left thousands of immigrants and asylum seekers in legal limbo.
In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said:
“This ruling is a victory for the rule of law, due process, and the principle that people should not be denied legal protections based on their nationality or religion. Policies that target immigrants and asylum seekers from predominantly Muslim, African, Middle Eastern, and other marginalized communities undermine America’s commitment to justice and equal treatment under the law.
“We welcome the court’s decision and urge the administration to immediately comply with the ruling, restore normal processing of all affected applications, and abandon discriminatory immigration policies that have caused unnecessary suffering for thousands of families.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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