While we recognize that the future of the 'Muslim Ban' is presently a question for the Federal Judiciary, we have an obligation, as co-equal constitutional partners to the Executive and Judicial branch, to do robust oversight of the 'Muslim Ban's' immediate and long-term homeland security and national security implications.
Thompson emphasizes the need for oversight of the 'Muslim Ban' despite judicial proceedings.
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