The US President issued an executive order on refusing entry to travellers from six mostly Muslim countries, however three judges this week refused to reinstate the measure after an earlier injunction.
Chair of the Committee on Migration for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Joe Vasquez of Austin said he was "heartened" by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision.
Well, as predicted, the 9th Circuit did it again - Ruled against the TRAVEL BAN at such a dangerous time in the history of our country. S.C.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2017
In a statement, he said: "I am heartened by the decision of the 9th Circuit to maintain the temporary halt implementing certain provisions of the March 6th Executive Order."
A three-judge panel at the San Francisco-based court said the president's administration failed to prove that the travel ban was needed to protect the country.
They also ruled that the travel ban would break immigration law which outlaws discrimination on the grounds of nationality.
Bishop Joe went on to say: "Upholding the injunction will allow us to continue welcoming and serving refugees fleeing persecution.
"Together with my brother bishops, we believe it is possible to simultaneously provide for the security of our country and have a humane refugee policy that upholds our national heritage and moral responsibility."
Trump has previously said he would be willing to take the matter to the US Supreme Court in order to get the travel ban passed, a measure his administration argues is necessary of national security.
Bishop Joe added: "We remain dedicated to accompanying and supporting our brothers and sisters who for various reasons have been forced to leave their homeland.
"We follow the example of Pope Francis and pledge to them "a duty of justice, civility and solidarity."