U.S. top court tosses one of two travel ban challenges


  • World
  • Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017

FILE PHOTO: A figure of a child holding an open book decorates a flagpole at the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out an appeals court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's previous temporary travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations countries that has now expired.

In a one-page order, the court acted in one of two cases pending before the nine justices over Trump's travel ban, a case from Maryland brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued to stop the ban contained in a March executive order.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
Active shooter at Kentucky highway, 'numerous persons' shot in traffic
New China-Europe express railway assembly center launched in Serbia
Wildfire in Canadian national park now under control, officials say
Bolivia declares national emergency due to forest fires
Roundup: Pakistani scholars hail China's modernization, envision CPEC cooperation
Roundup: Greek economy gains momentum as credit ratings improve
"The Room Next Door" wins Golden Lion at 81st Venice Film Festival
Greek PM pledges pension, wage hikes by 2027, within budget limits

Others Also Read