[Hizonner]

Um, I realize the Trump administration doesn't pay a lot of attention to what it does and does not have authority to do, but I'm having trouble imagining what they'd even claim their authority was...

[joemi]

All they have to do is say "national security" again and then they're in the clear (in their minds, at least).

[CamperBob2]

Ever see the old Twilight Zone episode with the 6-year-old kid who wishes you into the cornfield if you don't do what he says?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Good_Life_(The_Twilig...

That's his authority.