In a significant escalation of immigration policy, former President Trump has announced a travel ban affecting citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries, echoing similar restrictions from his earlier administration.
Trump Unveils New Travel Ban Targeting 12 Countries
Trump Unveils New Travel Ban Targeting 12 Countries
The latest order closely mirrors policies from his previous term, aiming to restrict entry to the U.S. and limit certain visas for additional nations.
The new travel ban is set to take effect on Monday and includes full restrictions on the following nations: Afghanistan, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, partial visa restrictions have been applied to citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, preventing them from applying for certain visas or entering the U.S. permanently.
In the proclamation, Trump justified the ban by stating its purpose is to protect “the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.” His administration has been criticized for its ongoing crackdown on immigration, which has involved curbing asylum requests at the Southern border, limiting international students, and conducting immigration raids across various states.
Moreover, cabinet officials had previously identified these countries due to insufficient vetting and screening processes concerning visa applicants, prompting the necessity for this new suspension.
This policy remains consistent with Trump's earlier immigration approaches, which were met with widespread backlash and legal challenges during his first term. The reactions from the targeted nations and advocacy groups are expected to be fierce as the new restrictions unfold.
In the proclamation, Trump justified the ban by stating its purpose is to protect “the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.” His administration has been criticized for its ongoing crackdown on immigration, which has involved curbing asylum requests at the Southern border, limiting international students, and conducting immigration raids across various states.
Moreover, cabinet officials had previously identified these countries due to insufficient vetting and screening processes concerning visa applicants, prompting the necessity for this new suspension.
This policy remains consistent with Trump's earlier immigration approaches, which were met with widespread backlash and legal challenges during his first term. The reactions from the targeted nations and advocacy groups are expected to be fierce as the new restrictions unfold.
