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The basis of national origin, it was on the basis of countries that are failed states. >> isnt that national origin? >> no. it is not a blanket ban. what the statute bans is discrimination, i.e., drawing a distinction that has no basis and fact. if it has a basis and fact you come from a failed state, thats perfectly permissible. >> you think this is -- the decision was wrong and you think it would be reversed by the supreme court? >> thats a whole different matter. as i understand it, what they...

And the first amendment would suggesting that congress doesnt get to decide what we can and cannot say. >> justice correspondent pete williams joins us live. obviously, pete, some people hear this and think first of all, how many people lie about having a medal of honor. this goes beyond this. thats why some experts say this could be sliply slope. >> right. blustery day here at the court, tamron. the statute bans not only lying about getting the congressional medal of honor but lying about getti...