Cindy Carr, (202) 495-3034 or cindy.carr@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting immigrants and refugees from Muslim majority countries.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"It is shameful that the Supreme Court validated Donald Trump’s xenophobia and racism, but today’s ruling is not nearly the end of the fight. Trump may be trying to drag our country down a dark path, but America has been and always will be a refuge for those seeking asylum from persecution and prejudice. As a country, we are always stronger when we remain united.
“The Sierra Club continues to rise in solidarity with all people and communities threatened by Trump’s administration. Protecting our communities and our environment go hand-in-hand, and everyone who values a just and free America must resist hateful actions like this one."
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.