Trump administration suffers second blow as court blocks travel ban

You're referring to the travel ban controversy during the Trump administration!

Yes, you're correct. On March 15, 2017, a federal appeals court blocked President Trump's revised travel ban, which aimed to restrict travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim countries. This was the second blow to the administration's efforts to implement the ban.

The ban, which was announced on March 6, 2017, targeted travelers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The administration claimed that the ban was necessary to protect national security and prevent terrorism.

However, the courts disagreed, citing concerns about the ban's potential to discriminate against Muslims and violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that blocked the ban, stating that the administration had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its claims.

The Trump administration appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, which ultimately upheld the ban in a 5-4 decision on June 26, 2018. However, the court's ruling was limited to the specific countries listed in the ban, and it did not address the broader constitutional issues raised by the controversy.

The travel ban controversy was a significant flashpoint in the Trump administration's early years, with many critics accusing the president of promoting anti-Muslim sentiment and violating the rights of immigrants and refugees. The issue remains a contentious one, with ongoing legal challenges and political debates surrounding the administration's immigration policies.