Alan Dershowitz Says New Travel Order 'Carefully Written'

The transcript discusses the legal intricacies of a revised executive order, focusing on its constitutionality and potential legal challenges. It highlights the careful drafting of the document by lawyers and the State Department to withstand court scrutiny. Despite the removal of Iraq from the list of banned nations, challenges are expected, particularly from the ACLU and state attorneys general, due to perceived religious discrimination. The Supreme Court's focus on the text rather than the president's past statements is emphasized, suggesting the order may ultimately be upheld.

What role do past comments by the president play in the legal arguments against the travel ban?

In what ways might the Supreme Court's approach differ from public opinion regarding the executive order?