One of the main issues at stake in the growing legal battle over the order is whether the order qualifies as unconstitutional discrimination against Muslims. I. Trump’s Order Targets Muslims. Some defenders of Trump’s order argue that it isn’t really targeted at Muslims because it only covers migrants from seven countries. Similarly, the unconstitutional motive behind Trump’s order can’t be sidestepped by pointing out that it blocks some non-Muslim refugees too. But striking down Trump’s order would not require the courts to overrule the plenary power doctrine completely.

Source: Washington Post February 05, 2017 21:01 UTC