A large crowd rallies in January 2017 against President Donald Trump's order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM Updated 10:58 a.m. ET decision

"Plaintiffs argue that this president's words strike at fundamental standards of respect and tolerance, in violation of our constitutional tradition. But the issue before us is not whether to denounce the statements. It is instead the significance of those statements in reviewing a presidential directive, neutral on its face, addressing a matter within the core of executive responsibility. In doing so, we must consider not only the statements of a particular president, but also the authority of the presidency itself."

Korematsu Korematsu

“Today is a great victory for the safety and security of all Americans. The Constitution and Acts of Congress confer on the President broad discretion to protect the interests of the United States. Today's decision is critical to ensuring the continued authority of President Trump—and all future presidents—to protect the American people. We will continue to take and defend all lawful steps necessary to protect this great nation.”