Trump v. Hawaii

Definition

Trump v. Hawaii is a landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2018 that upheld the legality of Presidential Proclamation 9645, often referred to as the "Travel Ban," which restricted entry into the United States by nationals from several predominantly Muslim countries on national security grounds. The ruling underscored the broad discretion granted to the President by Congress in matters of immigration and national security.

Related terms

Presidential Proclamation 9645: A directive issued by President Donald Trump that placed restrictions on travelers from several countries, primarily based on national security concerns.

National Security: A collective term for the defense and foreign relations policies, practices, and measures adopted by a state to secure its national interests and protect its citizens from external threats.

Judicial Review: The power of courts to assess whether a law or governmental regulation is consistent with the constitution or, in some cases, with other higher law