Officials’ reactions to U.S. Supreme Court decision on Muslim Travel Ban

Outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, many protesters held signs that read “No Muslim Ban” and “We Will Not Be Banned” as they protested the court’s decision to uphold President Trump’s travel ban. However, in the process – thanks to a heated argument involving Justice Sonia Sotomayor – the court also overturned the infamous 1944 Supreme Court decision blessing the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield):  “The American people are not fooled,” Lawrence said in a statement. “This third draft of Trump’s travel ban is ultimately a Muslim ban that unjustly discriminated against people because of their religion. Elections have consequences, nominations have consequences and today’s ruling represents a sad day for our democracy. This is a shameful ruling in American history that will not be soon forgotten.”