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June 19, 2017
Another U.S. appeals court keeps Trump’s travel ban blocked
By Gene Johnson
The Associated Press
S
EATTLE — Another U.S. appeals
court upheld a decision blocking
President Donald Trump’s revised
travel ban, dealing the administration
another legal defeat as the Supreme Court
considers a separate case on the issue.
The ruling from a unanimous three-
judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of
Appeals said the president violated U.S.
immigration law by discriminating
against people based on their nationality
and by failing to demonstrate that their
entry into the country would hurt
American interests.
“Immigration, even for the president, is
not a one-person show,” the judges said.
“The president’s authority is subject to
certain statutory and constitutional
restraints.”
It keeps in place a decision by U.S.
district judge Derrick Watson in Hawai‘i
that he based largely on Trump’s
campaign statements calling for a
“complete and total shutdown” of Muslims
entering the U.S.
Watson ruled that the true purpose of
the temporary ban on travel from six
mostly Muslim nations was to discrimi-
nate against Islam — not to protect
national security. That violated the
constitution’s
prohibition
on
the
government
officially
favoring
or
disfavoring any religion, he said.
The 9th Circuit judges said they didn’t
need to reach the constitutional question
because the travel ban violated
immigration law, and thus wasn’t allowed.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
Virginia also ruled against the travel ban
May 25, citing the president’s campaign
statements as evidence that the 90-day
ban is “steeped in animus and directed at a
single religious group.” The administra-
tion has appealed that ruling to the
Supreme Court.
The high court is considering a request
to reinstate the policy and could act before
the justices wind up their work at the end
of June.
The 9th Circuit heard arguments May
15 in an expedited appeal of the Hawai‘i
case. Acting solicitor general Jeffrey Wall
said the travel ban is well within the
president’s broad authority to secure the
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Vancouver Housing Authority
Wait List Openings
and Closures
Notice is hereby given that
Vancouver Housing Authority will close the
following waitlists effective July 1, 2017:
Columbia House, St. Helens Manor, and Cherry Park
Vancouver Housing Authority will open the
following waitlists on July 1, 2017:
Crown Villa located at 1529 Division St., Camas, WA 98607
Forest Ridge located at 207 N Lieser Road, Vancouver, WA
98664
Highland Park located at 5015 NE 66th Avenue, Vancouver,
WA 98661
These 1 bedroom units are in non-smoking buildings that are
designated for person(s) age 62 and older. Income limit
qualifications range from $26,150 for a family of one to
$29,900 for a family of two.
Fort Vancouver Apartments located at 2509 Columbia St,
Vancouver WA 98660.
These 1 bedroom units are in a non-smoking building and are
designated for persons with chronic mental illness. Income
limit qualifications range from $26,150 for a family of one to
$29,900 for a family of two.
Cougar Homes 4-bedroom are single family homes scattered
throughout Vancouver WA. Income limit qualifications range
from $59,750 for a family of four to $78,900 for a family of
eight.
Applications will be available for download
online or pick up in our office from 9:00am on
July 1, 2017 through 4:30pm on October 31, 2017 .
To obtain an application visit our website at
< www.vhausa.com > or come to our office located at
2500 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660. Units are offered
to qualified applicants based on the date and time of
application. For more information visit our website at
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Vancouver Housing Authority welcomes qualified individuals/
families of diverse backgrounds and, in accordance with various
Federal and State laws or regulations, does not discriminate against
anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
disability, familial status, creed, veteran's or military status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or marital status.
Vancouver Housing Authority will make reasonable
accommodations to individuals whose disabilities require
accommodation in order to enjoy full and equal access to our
programs and services. This includes the application process, the
informal hearing process and the residency period. Please contact
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Equal Housing Opportunity
nation’s borders, an assertion that drew
skeptical questioning from the judges, all
appointees of President Bill Clinton.
“How is a court to know if, in fact, it’s a
Muslim ban in the guise of national
security justification?” asked judge Ronald
Gould.
Neal Katyal, an attorney representing
Hawai‘i, which sued to stop the ban, told
the judges the policy could not be squared
with U.S. immigration law, which bars
nationality-based
discrimination
in
issuing immigration visas, or with the U.S.
constitution’s prohibition on the govern-
ment favoring or disfavoring any religion.
He too faced some difficult questioning,
including queries on whether the lower-
court decision was too broad.
Trump issued his initial travel ban on a
Friday in late January, bringing chaos and
BAN BLOCKED. Protesters hold signs during
a demonstration in May against President Donald
Trump’s revised travel ban outside a federal court-
house in Seattle. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to block
the revised travel ban. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
protests to airports around the country. A
Seattle judge blocked its enforcement
nationwide in response to a lawsuit by
Washington state — a decision that was
unanimously upheld by a different
three-judge 9th Circuit panel.
The president then rewrote his
executive order rather than appeal to the
U.S. Supreme Court at that time. The new
version, designed to better withstand legal
scrutiny, named six countries instead of
seven — Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan,
Syria, and Yemen, with Iraq dropped —
and spelled out more of a national security
rationale.
It also listed some reasons that
travellers from those nations might be
granted waivers allowing them into the
U.S. despite the policy.
Like the initial executive order, it also
suspended the nation’s refuge pro-
gram.
Several states and civil-rights groups
also challenged the revised ban, saying it
remained rooted in discrimination and
exceeded the president’s authority.
In March, the judge in Honolulu blocked
the new version from taking effect, citing
what he called “significant and unrebutted
evidence of religious animus” in Trump’s
campaign statements.
Chiropractic Corner
Steps to minimize or avoid low-back pain
By Dr. Lina Tran, D.C.
Special to The Asian Reporter
H
ave you ever experienced low-back pain and
wished the discomfort wasn’t so bad? If so, you
are not alone. At some point, many people have.
It may have been caused by a sports injury, car crash,
workplace accident, moving things, sleeping in a weird
position, or a number of other potential reasons.
Fortunately, there are several activities that can be done
to prevent or lessen the severity of a back injury.
Exercise
Exercise benefits more than just the body, it also
improves mental health. It is a natural remedy for
anxiety, depression, and stress. Some activities that may
help strengthen one’s low back are:
1) Gradually stretch low-back muscles as well as the
hips and legs.
2) Do stabilization exercises to strengthen the muscles
that support the spine through various ranges of motion.
Using an exercise ball is common for this type of activity.
3) Increase core strength by breathing with your dia-
phragm while exercising. Core-strengthening exercises
such as sit-ups, leg raises, crunches, hyperextensions, and
reverse sit-ups build abdominal and low-back muscles.
Proper lifting
Lifting properly is helpful in reducing low-back pain.
Some things to do and also to avoid include:
1) Do not depend on back muscles to bend. Instead, use
your leg muscles and bend at the knees.
2) Face forward with your back straight, chest out, and
shoulders back. Avoid bending and twisting at the same
time.
3) Keep the object close to your body. Also avoid over-
reaching.
4) Don’t over-lift; ask someone for assistance when lift-
ing or moving heavy or awkward items.
5) Exhale rather than hold your breath.
Good posture
Always maintain proper posture by sitting upright and
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wish you and your
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Day weekend!
standing up straight. Strengthening and engaging
abdominal muscles also help protect your back.
Sleeping positions
If you have or want to avoid a backache, placing a pillow
under your knees when lying down may help. If sleeping
on your side, putting a pillow between your knees may
provide relief. If your bed has an ultra-soft mattress,
sleeping on the floor or a flat, firm surface instead might
be beneficial. Eventually, replacing a soft mattress with a
firmer one might be a good idea if sleeping on the floor
helps alleviate symptoms.
Avoid high-heeled shoes
Many women aren’t aware, but frequently wearing high
heels can lead to back pain, scoliosis, sciatica (pinched
nerves), muscle spasms, and other ailments. Wearing
shoes with low or no heels helps avoid these issues.
Minimize strain
Other options that can help minimize back strain
include maintaining a healthy weight and eating a nutri-
tious diet.
Following these easy steps can make a world of
difference in relieving or avoiding low-back pain and help
achieve a better quality of life.
Dr. Lina Tran holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University
of Western States. To learn how back activities should be performed,
a video library is located at <www.accidentwellness.com>.
Hy-Vee grocery sells 1 million pounds of ‘ugly’ produce
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)
— An Iowa-based grocery, Hy-Vee,
has saved 1 million pounds of
produce from landfills with its
“Misfits” produce program since
January.
Television
station
KCRG
reported that for the past four
months, Hy-Vee sold “ugly” produce
at a lower cost to customers.
“Ugly” produce consists of fruits
and
vegetables
that
would
normally go unsold due to minor
cosmetic anomalies that do not pass
the industry’s size and shape
standards.
The produce is sold on average
at a 30-percent discount and is
based on what is seasonably
available.