Dear Friends,
The new Muslim ban was scheduled to go into effect tomorrow. But tonight, a federal court in Hawaii issued a nationwide restraining order that effectively blocks the ban.
This ruling is temporary, but it's a strong victory that can embolden our resistance. The court stated: "The illogic of the Government's contentions is palpable. The notion that one can demonstrate animus toward any group of people only by targeting all of them at once is fundamentally flawed." Today's ruling supports our position that the ban represents religious animus toward Muslims that is both dangerous and unconstitutional.
In the next few days, we invite you to show your solidarity and support at events planned across the country, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago. You can find these events plus key resources here.
Together we are making a difference. Last week, you called Congress, went on strike, reached out to your neighbors, posted online, and showed up in the thousands. We are demonstrating that our resistance is not a flash of protest but a sustained movement. In the wake of recent hate crimes, raids, and threats of more to come, every act of solidarity says to Muslims, refugees, immigrants, Sikhs, and all those in harm's way: We see you, sisters and brothers. And we will not stop fighting by your side. This is #RevolutionaryLove.
Thank you -- and may you take a moment to breathe in this moral victory. Tonight I breathe with you.
In Chardi Kala -- ever-rising high spirits,
Valarie Kaur
Director, The Revolutionary Love Project
Founder, Groundswell Movement
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The Declaration of Revolutionary Love
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The Declaration of Revolutionary Love
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