Taking on the Travel Ban

The Supreme Court will begin the final case of the term today: President Trump's travel ban.

The Supreme Court will begin to hearing arguments today over whether President Trump crossed a line when he largely banned entry to travelers from seven countries, most of the them Muslim majority nations. Opponents point to President Trump’s statements about Muslims during the presidential campaign, arguing that the his motivations matter. Supporters of the ban say this is about security that most Muslims around the world are not affected, and that the President has wide powers over border policy. The case goes well beyond just the President’s travel ban- additional issues include the limits of presidential power, and to what extent judges should consider President Trump’s campaign pledges and tweets. The court recognizes just how controversial the case is, and for the first time in about three years, will release audio recordings of today’s arguments.