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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics &amp; Policy Daily: The Ban Stands

In a 5–4 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s travel ban.
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-Written by Lena Felton (@lenakfelton) and Taylor Hosking (@Taylor__Hosking)


Today in 5 Lines

  • In a 5–4 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s travel ban. In a statement, Trump called the ruling a “profound vindication.”

  • In a win for the pro-life movement, the Court also a California law that requires crisis-pregnancy centers to provide information about state-sponsored abortion services.

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