A California federal judge recently criticized the U.S. Department of Justice attorneys for their delay tactics and failure to keep their promises in a case involving waivers to the travel ban enacted during President Donald Trump’s tenure. The ban was predominantly targeted at individuals from Muslim-majority countries.
While the judge was granting class certification to individuals seeking waivers, he expressed his dismay at the DOJ attorneys for obstructing the administration of justice. The delays and broken promises from the DOJ side were noteworthy in his remarks.
These developments have been observed in a test of the law relating to the protection of individuals against wide-spread mandate. The travel ban has been contentious ever since it was put in place, and this class suit represents one of the several legal pushbacks it has encountered.
For further details of the judge’s comments and the case proceedings, you can refer to the original report from Law360.