Both sides were slapped with hard questions and interruptions. On balance, neither side had an advantage. The states got on a mandamus tangent which was quickly attacked by the Court. Standing was a big issue. Also, one judge pointed out that it appeared that all Moslems weren’t targeted by the EO. Also how could those with no direct connections with the USA have rights here? One judge questioned that.
Just on its face, it’s a toss up.
Not by a long shot. Judge Freidland (Obama appointee) was against the EO right out of the gate trying to delve into the Executive’s anti-Muslim animus, something that is completely immaterial when it comes to the plenary powers of congress on who gets to come in the country and the constitution does not apply to those non-citizens living abroad.
The questioning by Judges Canby and Clifton were quite hostile as well on the issue of standing by suggesting that Washington has a proprietary interest in the functioning of state colleges and universities so as to confer standing on Washington. It appeared that these two judges would still strike down the EO but would limit their strikes so as to exempt green-card and visa holders.