It has not even been a full month of the Trump administration and massive changes have already occurred. Changes ranging from cabinet positions, FCC regulations, and maybe the most debated change, immigration. When Trump announced his immigration plan, cities across the nation erupted with protest and demonstrations with some being more peaceful than others. At this day in age, it is important to understand  the laws around us, and how they affect our society. What is Trump’s immigration plan or “ban,” and can it survive  the Supreme Court and federal judges?

Trump’s immigration ban prevents people from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering those countries. This ban will last 90 days and it also affects refugees coming from those countries, too. Additionally, more than 100,000 visas for foreign visitors inside and outside the United States.  Lastly, the ban affects people who are on temporary visas who were normally allowed to travel to and from the United States like a citizen. But now, people who are on visas and leave the country will not be granted re-entry. To get a deeper analysis of Trump’s immigration ban read The New York Times article here.

According to Trump’s personal website, his vision is to “establish new immigration controls to boost wages and to ensure that open jobs are offered to American workers first. “ Additionally, he wants to “protect the economic well-being of the lawful immigrants already living here by curbing uncontrolled foreign worker admissions.”

But is the immigration ban even legal? Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered the best answer to that question. “It’s going to be decided in the courts as to whether or not this has gone too far.”Additionally,  after questioning the immigration ban, Trump fired the acting  U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates which may have made matters worse for him.

Just recently, Trump’s immigration ban came to a halt after a federal judge in Washington state put a temporary hold on the order. Trump said that the judge’s ruling was “ridiculous” and promised that it would be overturned. NPR conducted an interview with the federal judge that put the order on hold, and it can be listened to here.

Although the immigration ban does not directly affect most people and their everyday lives, it still might be felt in the future. Major technology companies such as Apple and Google hire immigrants that drive the technology world.

“I do not personally agree with the ban on immigrants,” says Michael Mazlokowski, a senior at Montour High School. “Big companies like Google and Microsoft are pushed forward by immigrants, and if the ban continues, I am afraid of what will happen,” explained Mazlokowski. “Hopefully the immigration ban will be found unconstitutional.”

Not only is the ban affecting the technology world, but it is affecting people’s family and friends. The ban has been separating families ever since it started and it has been interfering with people on education visas.

“I have a few friends who have families that immigrated here,” says Alex Mongelluzzo, a junior at Peters Township High School. “They may not be from the countries that are on the ban list, but it is still a scary thought that they could be banned,” said Mongelluzzo. “I really do not like that families are being separated and educations ruined, so hopefully the ban will come to an end.”

Trump’s immigration ban has been a hot topic these past few weeks and there is a lot more information to come on this subject. The immigration ban is being challenged by many states so it is just a matter of time until it reaches the Supreme Court of the United States.