Argument Quote by David B. Rivkin
“My argument is focused on the fact that a relatively small percentage of the world's Muslim countries are impacted by this order. Stated differently, this executive order is a singularly ineffective - in legal parlance, it would be called under-inclusive - form of a Muslim ban.”
About This Quote
The order affects only a few Muslim-majority nations, making it legally under‑inclusive and ineffective as a broad ban.
In simple terms: Limited scope renders the ban ineffective.
Key Takeaway
A narrow ban fails to achieve its stated purpose.
Themes
legal analysis
policy effectiveness
religious discrimination
international law
executive authority
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy critique
legal commentary
When to use this quote
- government drafting
- civil liberties advocacy
- academic debate
- media commentary
Key Concepts
under‑inclusion
jurisdictional scope
policy design
Practical Applications
- policy review
- legal challenge
Questions to Reflect On
- Does a narrowly targeted ban fulfill its security rationale?
- How should law balance security with inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
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