Hoyer Statement on Ruling Against President Trump's Second Muslim Ban

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening in response to a nationwide ruling halting President Trump's second Muslim Ban before it goes into effect: 

“I’m not at all surprised that a federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration’s revised travel ban from taking effect, mirroring the rulings that blocked the previous ban.  The President and his advisors have been clear all along that the point of instituting such a travel ban is to keep Muslims from entering our country – a clear violation of the First Amendment.  At the same time, such a ban is dangerous, making Americans less safe by providing a potent recruiting tool for terror groups like ISIS, aiding in their radicalization efforts.  I will continue to monitor developments closely and support efforts to prevent a travel ban that harms our national security from taking effect.”