US Immigration

Debate surrounds the legality of President Trump's executive order that temporarily stops people from seven countries from entering the United States until tighter vetting procedures have been introduced, has gained momentum.

US President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais. Source: US President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais.

What was President Trumps reason for temporarily stopping people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the United States? Why have several constitutional law experts and other Americans questioned the legality of the new law? What are the implications for Australians?