A different court — the 9th Circuit — took up another challenge Monday. Those challenging the ban say it is unconstitutional because it was motivated by Trump’s desire to discriminate against Muslims, and they point to Trump’s comments and those of his advisers as evidence to prove their case. [President Trump’s lawyers on revised travel ban repeatedly asked about campaign promises]On Monday, acting solicitor general Jeffrey B. The 9th Circuit blocked Trump’s first travel ban, though the revised version is before a different panel. See you in the Supreme Court!” Orrick is a ­lower-court judge whose rulings would be reviewed by the 9th Circuit.

Source: Washington Post May 15, 2017 17:15 UTC