In addition, Apple, Google, Facebook and Uber also plan on drafting a joint letter to The White House to voice their concern
Tech giant Apple is contemplating legal action against United States President Donald Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, which has affected hundreds of its employees.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook said hundreds of Apple employees have been affected by the order, which suspended entry to the U.S. for refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations. He added that he continues to contact “senior people in the White House” and impress on them why repealing the executive order is important not only for Apple but for the country.
The Apple CEO had also written an internal memo to his team, following the executive orders made by the US government where he said that he had made it clear with US officials that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration. "As I've said many times, diversity makes our team stronger. And if there's one thing I know about the people at Apple, it's the depth of our empathy and support for one another. It's as important now as it's ever been, and it will not weaken one bit. I know I can count on all of you to make sure everyone at Apple feels welcome, respected and valued.
"In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, "We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now," he wrote
Apple, along with tech giants Google, Facebook, as well as online taxi service Uber have been vocal about the Trump administration’s executive orders. The heads, CEOs and founders of these organisations had shared posts on what they felt on the ban. According to a report by Recode, a company started by US media house Vox media, the heads of these organisations are also working towards drafting a joint letter to President Trump about the ban.
On Monday, thousands of people protested in airports against the decision to ban individuals from seven Muslim majority nations i.e. Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia. An earlier decision to not let Green Card holders enter the United States was called off, after public outcry.
On Wednesday, the White House issued a statement, saying that it had issued updated guidance on President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration clarifying that Green Card holders, who are permanent residents, do not require a waiver to enter the United States.
"They no longer need a waiver because if they are a legal permanent resident they won't need it anymore," White House spokesman Sean Spicer said at a news briefing.
With inputs from Reuters and ANI
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