U.S. after previously being ejected from the country under the terms of the Executive Order.
Ali Vayeghan (far right) celebrates with his brother and niece at LAX after a judge ordered his return. Public Counsel attorney Talia Inlender played a key part in ensuring Mr. Vayeghan was allowed to enter the U.S. with his original visa.
While a conservative Supreme Court majority ultimately upheld the Trump Administration’s third travel ban over fierce dissents by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan, it is clear the travel bans were a xenophobic assault on our country’s long history of providing refuge to those who seek freedom and opportunity. Public Counsel’s immigration attorneys sprang into action — sharing their legal expertise and coming to the aid of individuals in need. Their work – duplicated by others here and across the country – gave the nation a sharp reminder of the critical role lawyers play in society, protecting our democracy and the rule of law.
Public Counsel immigration attorney, Talia Inlender (middle right), speaks with the brother of a detained traveler – Ali Vayeghan – who despite having a valid travel visa, was stopped by Customs and Border Protection and put on a plane back to Iran. 5
