powers are in terms of protecting the nation. that is the most troubling part of the ninth circuit opinion, quite frankly. if your viewers there is a a case that they relied on. if your viewers are familiar with it, they would be outraged. that is the case that they relied upon. the other part that is troubling is the commander-in-chief is elected by judges are not. you don t want federal judges overlooking battle plans are decisions to strike certain targets or decisions related to war or national security. it is not a blank check that the cheese executive and commander in chief has. you certainly don t have to clear everything with an article three unelected federal judge. martha: what are your thoughts on michael flynn and the fact that he had to resign? discussions that he may have had with the russian government, about distinctions that we had against them. what is your take? my take is that the commander in chief, the president and vice president, have the right to rely o
the biggest legal challenge is now moving forward. the ninth circuit court of appeals is deciding whether an 11 judge panel, also known as an on banc panel, should rehear the case. last week, a three judge panel ruled against the administration, saying the president does not have unreviewable authority when it comes to immigration and national security. until the ninth circuit court issues its decision, the department of justice was hoping to postpone the proceedings at the district court in seattle. that is where judge james robards initially put a hold on the president s travel ban. he said he was surprised the administration was asking for a delay, considering last week. the president treated see you in court, the security of our nation is at stake. now, he says he is not prepared to slow the case down because there is a very sensitive time issue. he also noted the ninth circuit
now moving forward. the ninth circuit court of appeals is deciding whether an 11 judge panel, also known as an on banc panel, should rehear the case. last week, a three judge panel ruled against the administration, saying the president does not have unreviewable authority when it comes to immigration and national security. until the ninth circuit court issues its decision, the department of justice was hoping to postpone the proceedings at the district court in seattle. that is where judge james robards initially put a hold on the president s travel ban. he said he was surprised the administration was asking for a delay, considering last week. the president treated see you in court, the security of our nation is at stake. now, he says he is not prepared to slow the case down because there is a very sensitive time issue. he also noted the ninth circuit court ruling should not interfere with his proceedings. now, a federal judge in virginia
powers are in terms of protecting the nation. that is the most troubling part of the ninth circuit opinion, quite frankly. if your viewers there is a a case that they relied on. if your viewers are familiar with it, they would be outraged. that is the case that they relied upon. the other part that is troubling is the commander-in-chief is elected by judges are not. you don t want federal judges overlooking battle plans are decisions to strike certain targets or decisions related to war or national security. it is not a blank check that the cheese executive and commander in chief has. you certainly don t have to clear everything with an article three unelected federal judge. martha: what are your thoughts on michael flynn and the fact that he had to resign? discussions that he may have had with the russian government, about distinctions that we had against them. what is your take? my take is that the
court ruling should not interfere with his proceedings. now, a federal judge in virginia has ruled the president s temporary travel ban likely violates freedom of religion. a district judge says the muslim ban was a centerpiece of the president s campaign for months. though, a district court in massachusetts and the ninth circuit were skeptical of the order violating religious rights. finally, the administration is considering rewriting or modifying the president s executive order so that it can better withstand court challenges. martha. martha: thank you. in his first interview of 2017, former federal prosecutor, congressman trey gowdy joined us. good happy with us tonight. yes, ma am. martha: you heard all of that, you are familiar with this case. what do you think about the ninth circuit court s decision? to believe that president trump was in the right? martha, anyone familiar with the ninth circuit is not surprised at their opinion.