The Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s issuance of an injunction which stopped the travel ban. The travel ban has received enormous attention since it was issued Jan. 27. In its opinion, State of Washington, v. Trump, No.17-35105 (9th Cir. 2/9/2017), the court first explained that yes, Presidential directives regarding immigration are reviewable by
Customer Objects to Mexican Ownership
Its a reminder that discrimination and prejudice is often just below the surface. A customer at a San Antonio restaurant left a racist note after he finished his meal at Di Frabo Ristorante Italiano. The restaurant lies in a wealthy area near the Dominion suburb. The customer left a note on his receipt: “The food
Former Government Officials Undermine Trump’s Case
Pres. Trump’s case continues to worsen. Ten former State Department officials signed affidavits attesting that the travel ban does not make the U.S. safer. Former CIA Director, Gen. Mike Hayden, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State John Kerry, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and others have submitted testimony that the
Trump Criticizes Judge, Again
It is very unwise for a party to a lawsuit to discuss the lawsuit or the judge in public. Those statements will almost always become known to the judge. Donald Trump insists on discussing the judge’s actions in the lawsuit over the travel ban. On Sinday, he tweeted that Judge Robart’s decisions was “terrible” and
Judge Enjoins Travel Ban as Discriminatory
Discrimination is not easy to prove. It starts with an adverse personnel action that does not make sense. Then, you ask the employer for its explanation. Does the it make sense? We see the same analysis when the judge reviews the administration’s travel ban. There is at least one federal statute that prohibits discrimination in
Trump Loses Golf Course Lawsuit
Donald Trump is involved in many lawsuits. He lost one of them. Mr. Trump purchased a golf course in 2012 ago for $5 million. That was a good price, but part of the deal was that he had to accept the liabilities then pending. Some 65 members were trying to withdraw from their membership. There
Some Lawyers Have a Conscience
Yes, some lawyers have a conscience. Like the “Saturday night massacre” a generation ago, Pres. Trump fired Sally Yates, the acting Attorney General because she refused to defend a questionable ban on travel for seven Moslem countries. See one description of the Saturday Night Massacre in 1973 here. Elliot Richardson and William Ruckleshaus refused
Trump is Sued for Defamation
People in public life have to be careful about they say and do. Pres. Bill Clinton was sued by several women during the last couple of years of his administration. Pres. Trump appears headed toward those same troubled waters. During the campaign a former Apprentice contestant, Summer Zervos, accused Mr. Trump of groping her and
Trump to be Deposed Next Week
Not one, but two chefs backed out of agreements to open restaurants in Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C. hotel. I previously wrote about celebrity chef Jose Andres here. Also, Geoffrey Zakarian backed out of a similar deal. Donald Trump sued both. Both backed out after he disparaged Mexican immigrants. Both chefs claim they would have trouble
Incoming Trump Administration Violates Hatch Act
Once Donald Trump assumes office, I expect we will have to re-visit many aspects of public life that we once took for granted. One of those aspects is the Hatch Axct. The Hatch Act was passed in 1939. It was passed to ensure that federal employees would not be forced to engage in political campaigns