Comment by komerdoor

Obama also signed many executive orders in his first week. He set the precedent.

>> - without studying the history of why things are the way they are

In this case. Studying history about immigration from certain countries?

>> - without appropriate counsel of stakeholders

Who decides what is appropriate?

>> - without any repercussions for such actions (no checks and balances provided by democratic systems)

Chosen for by the US democratic system and exactly done as promised.