

A new travel ban is coming. Will it hold up in court?
8 snips Jun 5, 2025
Stephen Vladek, a law professor at Georgetown University and an expert on Trump's legal maneuvers, joins the conversation to examine the new travel ban affecting travelers from 12 countries. He explores how this version has evolved from previous iterations that faced legal setbacks and discusses its potential legal challenges. Vladek highlights the implications for national security and the affected groups while offering insights on why this ban may hold up differently in court compared to its predecessors.
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New Ban More Legally Careful
- The new travel ban is more carefully crafted, avoiding the obvious flaws of earlier versions.
- It relies on factual grounds and does not single out Muslim-majority countries, making it legally sturdier.
Court Ignores Motive in Immigration
- The Supreme Court separates the president's motives from the legality of the policy.
- Courts defer broadly to presidential decisions on immigration and entry restrictions.
Ban Text Versus Enforcement Risk
- The written text of the ban is likely to withstand legal scrutiny.
- However, the enforcement may be clumsy or malicious, inviting further legal challenges.