Trump Faces Tough Opportunity of Rebalancing Left-Leaning 9th Circuit Court

Trump Faces Tough Opportunity of Rebalancing Left-Leaning 9th Circuit Court
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco on June 12, 2017. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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President Donald Trump has an opportunity to breathe conservative air into the halls of the notoriously left-leaning Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. But the job may prove challenging.

Trump has run into his share of problems with the court, which, among other things, blocked his executive order to pause immigration from terrorism- and war-stricken countries. The order was reinstated by the Supreme Court, but not before significant delays.

Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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