Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s travel ban 5-4 in Trump v. Hawaii. “I was thrilled today to see the Supreme Court uphold President Trump’s travel ban.
It is a huge win for the safety of the American people and our national security.
“President Trump is exactly right that we must fully vet people from these countries before even considering to allow them into the United States. Keeping Americans safe is one of the highest duties of the government and this was absolutely the right decision.”
The countries included in the travel ban are: Libya, Syria, North Korea, Iran, Somalia, Yemen and Venezuela.
In a statement issued by the White House, he said, “This ruling is also a moment of profound vindication following months of hysterical commentary from the media and Democratic politicians who refuse to do what it takes to secure our border and our country. As long as I am President, I will defend the sovereignty, safety, and security of the American People, and fight for an immigration system that serves the national interests of the United States and its citizens.”
Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the ruling was “critical to ensuring the continued authority of President Trump — and all future presidents — to protect the American people.”
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS TRUMP TRAVEL BAN. Wow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2018