Trump Slams the Brakes: Nationals from Twelve Countries Barred from Entering the US
Countries Affected by President Trump's Travel Ban Expansion: 12
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After securing another term in office, President Donald Trump is doubling down on immigration policies. Come June 9th, citizens from twelve countries will face a total entry ban to the United States. Additionally, nationals from seven other countries will face partial restrictions.
The White House has released a statement announcing President Trump's decision to bar citizens from the following twelve countries from entering the US: Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen[1][2][3]. This prohibition applies equally to permanent legal immigrants and temporary visa holders, allowing for certain exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, and specific visa categories[2][3].
Furthermore, the ban partially restricts entry for nationals from seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. These limitations primarily affect prospective immigrants wishing to settle permanently in the U.S. and certain temporary visa holders[1][2][4].
Trump's administration cites concerns about security, inadequate screening, and difficulties with deportations in certain countries as rationales for these travel restrictions[1][2]. However, exceptions are made for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and select persecuted minorities from Iran, with no exceptions made for emergency humanitarian situations[3]. The ban will go into effect at midnight on June 9th, 2025[1][5].
Trump has been vigorously pursuing immigration reform, facing both legal challenges and accusations of political motivations. A recent court ruling allows Trump's government to revoke the residency permits of around 532,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who migrated to the U.S. under a special program initiated by the previous President Joe Biden[6].
In an unrelated development, Judge James Boasberg has ruled that hundreds of Venezuelan nationals currently detained in El Salvador following deportation should be given the opportunity to challenge their detention. The US government has been ordered to facilitate legal appeals for these individuals within a week[7]. The court's decision does not require the return of the deported Venezuelans to the United States.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/AFP/rts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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- The employment policy and community policy discussions on Reddit and other social media platforms are heating up, with users debating the political implications of President Trump's travel ban, which extends to employment opportunities for individuals from various countries.
- The general-news outlets are reporting that the new travel ban policy announced by President Trump, affecting nationals from twelve countries, is causing concerns not only in politics but also in employment policies, as the restrictions may impact job opportunities for residents from these countries.
