The US Supreme Court today upheld President of the United States, Donald Trump’s controversial ban on travelers from five mostly Muslim countries.
In a majority opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court ruled 5-4 that the most recent version of the ban, which the administration claims is justified by national security concerns, was valid.

“In short, the language… is clear, and the Proclamation does not exceed any textual limit on the President’s authority,” Roberts wrote.

“The Government has set forth a sufficient national security justification to survive rational basis review. We express no view on the soundness of the policy.”

The version of the travel ban at issue was the third iteration, and applies to travelers from North Korea and five mainly Muslim nations — Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen — or about 150 million people.

Certain officials from Venezuela are also targeted by the measure.

“SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS TRUMP TRAVEL BAN. Wow!” a jubilant Trump tweeted after the ruling.

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