The Trump administration’s latest travel ban is back in U.S. federal court. The Fourth Circuit, based in Virginia, and Ninth Circuit, based in San Francisco, are hearing cases challenging the latest executive order banning immigrants and refugees from six Muslim majority countries from entering the United States. Joining the fray are 162 technology companies, whose lawyers collectively filed an amicus brief to both courts. Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Uber are among the companies urging federal judges to rule against the executive order, detailing why it is unjust and how it would hurt their businesses.
Tech Companies Should Speak Up for Refugees, Not Only High-Skilled Immigrants
Refugees depend on their digital services for safety and survival.
May 16, 2017
Summary.
Two federal U.S. courts are hearing cases challenging the latest Executive Order banning immigrants and refugees from six Muslim majority countries from entering the United States. 162 technology companies have collectively filed an amicus brief urging the federal judges to rule against the Executive Order. While the 40-page amicus brief is filled with arguments in support of immigration, it hardly mentions refugees. But tech companies should also be concerned about the refugee populations that uniquely depend on their digital services for survival.
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