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Simpson Thacher attorneys provided pro bono representation to several organizations that promote immigrant and refugee rights and provide legal services to these groups, filing an amicus brief in Hawaii v. Trump, No. 17-15589 (9th Cir. 2017). In this appeal, the State of Hawaii seeks to keep in place a nationwide preliminary injunction that prevents enforcement of President Trump’s revised Executive Order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries. In support of Hawaii’s efforts, Human Rights First, KIND, City Bar Justice Center, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, Catholic Migration Services, The Door’s Legal Services Center, the Safe Passage Project and Sanctuary for Families filed an amicus brief arguing that courts serve a critical role in reviewing actions, even when national security issues are purportedly at stake, and that implementation of the Executive Order would cause irreparable harm. Oral argument in the appeal is currently set for May 15th.

The Simpson Thacher team included Litigation Partners Alan Turner and Harrison (Buzz) Frahn; and Litigation Associates Jonathan Mincer, Adrienne Baxley and Christopher Shields.