Had a read through the new executive order, and it's much stronger than the last one (legally speaking). It should withstand legal challenge to a much greater degree, though it's still weak in justifying why those particular countries are chosen and why the current vetting standards are inadequate. I don't know, however, if those are considerations on which the order can be challenged.
Noteworthy that it takes effect on March 16, so that may be an interesting day to pass through a US airport.
Also unmissable in the order are all of the anti immigrant propaganda provisions, requiring public reports to be made at regular intervals regarding crimes and terrorism perpetrated by foreign nationals in the US. I can't imagine what the purpose of this might be. Oh wait, yes I can...
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