State of Washington, et al v. Donald J. Trump, et al

Filing 82

Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review and filed Motion to become amicus curiae. Submitted by Muslim Advocates, American Muslim Health Professionals, Council for the Advancement of American Muslim Professionals, Islamic Medical Association of North America, Muppies, Inc. National Arab American Medical Association, et al.. Date of service: 02/06/2017. [10304360] [17-35105] (Ware, Anton) [Entered: 02/06/2017 03:37 PM]

No. 17-35105
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
STATE OF WASHINGTON, et al.

Plaintiffs-Appellees,
v.
DONALD TRUMP, et al.,

Defendants-Appellants.
On Appeal from an Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order by the
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Case No. 2:17-cv-141, Hon. James L. Robart
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE OF MUSLIM
ADVOCATES, AMERICAN MUSLIM HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, COUNCIL FOR
THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSLIM PROFESSIONALS, ISLAMIC MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, MUPPIES, INC., NATIONAL ARAB
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AND NETWORK OF ARAB-AMERICAN
PROFESSIONALS IN SUPPORT OF APPELLEES IN FAVOR OF AFFIRMANCE
FARHANA KHERA
AZIZ HUQ
BRENDA ABDELALL
MADIHHA AHUSSAIN
JUNAID SULAHRY
Muslim Advocates
P.O. Box 71080
Oakland, CA 94612
[phone]

ANTON A. WARE
Bar No: 257848
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
Three Embarcadero Center
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-4024
[phone]

Counsel for Amicus Curiae
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Motion For Leave to File Brief of Muslim Advocates as Amici Curiae in
Support of Appellees
Pursuant to Rule 29 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and
Circuit Rule 29-3, amici curiae, by and through undersigned counsel,
respectfully move for leave to file a 24-page amicus curiae brief in support
of Appellees’ Opposition to Appellants’ Emergency Motion for Stay
Pending Appeal. Amici state as follows:
1.

Muslim Advocates, a national legal advocacy and educational

organization formed in 2005, works on the frontlines of civil rights to
guarantee freedom and justice for Americans of all faiths. Muslim
Advocates advances these objectives through litigation and other legal
advocacy, policy engagement, and civic education, and by serving as a
legal resource for the American Muslim community, promoting the full
and meaningful participation of Muslims in American public life. The
issues at stake in this case directly relate to Muslim Advocates’ work
fighting institutional discrimination against the American Muslim
community.
2.

American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) works to

improve the health of Americans. AMHP has three areas of focus:
(1) health promotion and education; (2) professional development; and
(3) state and national advocacy on public health issues. AMHP has been a
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leader in expanding healthcare coverage by hiring a team of state liaisons
and working with interfaith communities through its “Connecting
Americans to Coverage” campaign. Its leadership has been at the forefront
of raising awareness about bullying, identity development, and other
mental health issues impacting the most vulnerable segment of society –
our children and youth. AMHP has also spearheaded many social just
initiatives including “EnabledMuslim,” an online platform that provides
spiritual and social support for individuals and families impacted by
disability.
3.

Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals (CAMP)

is an association of mid- to senior-level Muslim professionals, which works
to facilitate and inspire the development of Muslim Professionals across
the United States. CAMP currently has a membership base of
approximately 7,500 professionals and has a physical presence in Chicago,
New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Founded in
1994 in Chicago as a face-to-face networking organization, CAMP has
grown to become a multi-city professional association, which empowers
Muslim professionals to advance and excel, not only in their careers, but
also in their broader community and philanthropic efforts.

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4.

The Islamic Medical Association of North America, IMANA,

was founded in 1967 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
IMANA represents the largest network of American Muslim physicians,
dentists and allied healthcare professionals in North America. IMANA
provides

professional

networking

opportunities

for

healthcare

practitioners; acts as a resource for medical ethics to educational
institutions, medical professionals and medical students, residents and
fellows; and provides continuing medical education (CME) for physicians
and mentoring for medical students, residents and fellows for their
schooling or medical career choices. IMANA has active medical relief
programs and emergency relief efforts to respond to disasters, and helps
build healthcare capacity and facilitate the transfer of medical knowledge
around the world. The mission of IMANA is to provide humanitarian aid
and medical relief worldwide and to be an advocate of compassionate,
sustainable and quality healthcare policies. Its objectives are to connect
and assist Muslim physicians, dentists and allied health professionals in
North America with orientation, adjustment, finding appropriate training
and job opportunities. IMANA wishes to continue to promote and facilitate
medical education, research, publications and improve global healthcare

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delivery by encouraging American-Muslim diplomacy, through medical
relief work and other charitable activities.
5.

Muppies, Inc., also known as Muslim Urban Professionals

(Muppies), is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to empowering
and advancing Muslim business professionals to be leaders in their careers
and communities. Its mission is to create a global community of diverse
individuals who will support, challenge, and inspire one another by
providing a platform for networking, mentorship, and career development.
6.

The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) is

the largest international organization of Arab American health care
providers, trainees and medical students based in North America. Since
its founding, twenty-seven chapters have been established in the United
States and Canada. In 1990, the NAAMA Foundation was created to
support international medical assistance projects, educational exchanges,
scholarships, research grants, and emergency medical aid in areas of
conflict. Members of the association include well-trained clinicians, high
ranking university professors, leaders of several medical societies, and
scientists involved in cutting edge research and innovation. In the United
States, the foundation supports professional and educational activities
aimed at Arab American health education and disease prevention in
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cooperation with community-based organizations. Members have also
donated their time and money to help the relief efforts following
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Internationally, the foundation sponsors
projects, focusing on the Arab world. It has sponsored humanitarian
projects in Iraq in the wake of the Iraq War. Currently, volunteers from
the association conduct periodic missions to countries surrounding Syria to
provide humanitarian medical care and establish eye care and dental
clinics to benefit local populations and refugees.
7.

Network

of

Arab-American

Professionals

(NAAP)

is

a

professional organization grounded in the notion that all Arabs in America
need to connect to advance the community. Through collective contribution
to strengthen our individual and community standing, NAAP provides a
channel for Arab-Americans to realize their passions and pursue their
interests through community involvement. NAAP promotes professional
networking and social interaction among Arab-American and Arab
professionals in the US and abroad; educates both the Arab-American and
non-Arab communities about Arab culture, identity, and concerns;
advances the Arab-American community by empowering, protecting and
promoting its political causes and interests in the US and abroad within
all levels of society; supports the Arab student movement in the United
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States; and serves society through volunteerism and community service
efforts
8.

The amici are affected by the Executive Order issued on

January 27, 2017, entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist
Entry into the United States” (the “Executive Order”).
9.

The Executive Order is an unconstitutional infringement upon

the rights of Muslims.

It inflicts significant harm on the American

Muslim community and American Muslim professionals.

It threatens

American Muslims’ ability to practice their professions in the United
States; it threatens American Muslims who live, work, travel, and have
families abroad; and it subjects Muslims to a damaging stigma.
10.

The proposed amicus brief, attached to this motion, as Exhibit

A, explains why the Court should review the Executive Order, how the
order is unconstitutionally motivated by animus against the Muslim
community, and the effects of the order and its associated animus on
American Muslims.
11.

Counsel for Appellees has consented to the filing of this amicus

curiae brief. Counsel for Appellants, however, has not fully consented to
the filing of this amicus curiae brief. Accordingly, out of an abundance of

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caution, amici file this motion to request the Court’s leave to file a 24-page
brief.
13.

Given the importance of the issues,

movants respectfully

request leave to file a 24-page brief.
Conclusion

Amici respectfully request that the court grant their motion for leave
to file a 24-page amicus curiae brief and accept for filing the amicus curiae
brief attached as Exhibit A.

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Anton Ware
ANTON A. WARE
Bar No: 257848
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
Three Embarcadero Center
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
[phone]

Counsel for Amicus Curiae
Date:

February 6, 2017

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CERTIFICAT OF COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(a)(7)(C), the
undersigned counsel certifies that this motion:
(i) complies with the typeface requirements of Rule 32(a)(5) and
the type style requirements of Rule 32(a)(6) because it has been prepared
using Microsoft Office Word 2007 and is set in Century Schoolbook font in
a size equivalent to 13.5 points or larger and,
(ii) complies with the length requirement of Rule 27(d)(2) because it
is 1,535 words.
Dated: February 6, 2017
/s/ Anton Ware
ANTON WARE
Bar No: 257848
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
Three Embarcadero Center
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
[phone]

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on February 6, 2017 the foregoing motion was filed
using the Court’s CM/ECF system. All participants in the case are
registered CM/ECF users and will be served electronically via that system.
Dated: February 6, 2017
/s/ Anton Ware
ANTON WARE
Bar No: 257848
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer
Three Embarcadero Center
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
[phone]

Counsel for Amicus Curiae

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