TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - On the last day before a summer recess, the Supreme Court makes a major ruling regarding the President's efforts on protecting the country from foreign terrorists.
The Trump Administration's executive order calls for a temporary ban affecting six predominantly-Muslim countries. It's a 90-day travel ban for citizens from those six countries, but there are some exceptions.
Today, President Trump, calling the decision a "clear victory for our national security." The ban prohibits citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the U.S. For 90 days.
But those with what's called a, "Bona fide relationship with any person or entity in the United States" are protected. This includes students accepted to american universities and employees who've accepted jobs with companies in the U.S.
WTXL spoke with political contributor Dr. Ed Moore about what the ruling means for the President.
"He didn't get everything he wanted," said Dr. Moore. "You can't blanket ban anybody just based on the country or their religion or anything like that, but he can target specific countries and say, 'We have a problem here.' Then, they'll have what he would call 'extreme vetting' from those countries."
Those from the six countries that have a green card or visa can still travel to the U.S.
Dr. Moore said in recent terror attacks like the Boston Marathon Bombing, suspects had green cards or visas.
The ban could go into effect as soon as 72 hours from the time of the ruling. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the case in the fall.
