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The basis of national origin, it was on the basis of countries that are failed states. >> isn't 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, that's perfectly permissible. >> you think this is -- the decision was wrong and you think it would be reversed by the supreme court? >> that's a whole different matter. as i understand it, what they're doing now is redrafting the statute to carve out lawful permanent residents and visa holders....

And the first amendment would suggesting that congress doesn't 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. that's 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 getting any military award whatsoever. and veterans groups say thousands of people do it every year fro...