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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Constitutionality of travel ban goes to Supreme Court

    The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to decide whether the travel ban is legal. It asked the court to immediately overturn a decision by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. As with so many cases that go before the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy is likely to be a swing vote.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 2, 2017 • 1 min read

    The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to decide whether the travel ban is legal. It asked the court to immediately overturn a decision by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. As with so many cases that go before the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy is likely to be a swing vote. One close court watcher has written that Justice Kennedy may see this case as an “opportunity” to overturn Korematsu v. United States.

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    3 of 5
    How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord?
    1. 0:00Will withdrawing from Paris agreement solidify Trump's support?
    2. 14:39Will California end Daylight Saving Time?
    3. 23:43Constitutionality of travel ban goes to Supreme CourtYou’re reading this
    4. 31:33With women at the helm, 'Wonder Woman' wows
    5. 44:56In defense of Mr. Met's middle finger
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