The revolt of the American judicial branch (Baltimore Sun: Witcover)

In a swift and remarkable assertion of their constitutional power, Justice Department lawyers and a host of state attorneys general defiantly opposed President Trump's order to deny sanctuary to refugees and bar travelers from seven designated Muslim countries....
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