The bottom line: If Trump follows through on the executive order, "the courts would have to weigh in in a way they haven't," Eastman said.
Which may well be the intent. The President cannot overturn federal law with an Executive Order. But he can issue one and the challenges to it will allow the courts to finally decide the matter.
48 posted on 10/30/2018 3:37:29 AM PDT by DoodleDawg