Even Iran, Yes, It's in the Ban: Trump Stops Entry from a Dozen Countries
Travel Restriction Imposed: 12 Nations Affected by Donald Trump's New Policy
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In a bold move, President Donald Trump is kicking it up a notch with immigration policies: citizens from a dozen countries will be barred from entering the U.S. starting June 9th. Additionally, people from seven other countries will face partial restrictions.
The U.S. President claimed that these restrictions were crucial for the security of American citizens. According to the White House, the decree aims to safeguard Americans from "foreign terrorists." The list comprises nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
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The reasons behind the travel restrictions vary for each country. For instance, Afghanistan, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen are deemed to have deficient central authorities for processing passports and verifying identities. The inclusion of Yemen, currently under pro-Iranian Houthi control and a hotbed of U.S. military operations, is notable. The ban on Iran is due to its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. Other countries' entry restrictions are justified by the unusually high probability that individuals would overstay their visas in the U.S.
Referencing a Colorado Attack
The U.S. President promptly signed the decree, effective June 9th. The entry restrictions will also apply to citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, with partial restrictions implemented in those countries. The new travel restrictions were introduced without prior notice. Trump's announcement came shortly after addressing approximately 3000 employees at a ceremonial "summer reception" from the White House balcony.
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Trump justified the new restrictions by stating that the U.S. lacks sufficient information about the citizens from these countries to evaluate the risks they pose to the nation. Trump was responding to the brutal attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado that left twelve injured. He stated that the recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, underscored the critical dangers the country faces from the entry of unvetted foreigners.
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Trump's previous travel ban, enacted in 2017-2021, is reminiscent of the notorious "Muslim Ban." This prior ban prohibited entry for refugees and citizens from several predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Iraq was subsequently removed from the list.
The initial travel ban was implemented without warning, causing chaos at airports worldwide. Even those with valid residence permits experienced initial detention or deportation. After widespread protests and legal challenges, the Trump administration revised the rules.
In June 2018, the Supreme Court approved a revised version of the travel ban, including countries like North Korea. The addition of some predominantly non-Muslim countries helped the Trump administration deflect accusations of religious discrimination. Despite stringent guidelines, certain exceptions, such as diplomats, were still allowed entry to the U.S. Trump's successor, Democrat Joe Biden, revoked the policy hours after his inauguration in January 2021.
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Early in his presidency, Trump tightened his stance on deportations, ultimately earning the U.S. Supreme Court's approval, at least temporarily, to deport half a million migrants. The Supreme Court granted interim permission for Trump's government to revoke the residence rights of around 532,000 individuals who had entered and were residing in the U.S. under a special Biden program.
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Trump's hardline stance on immigration is highly contentious and often faces legal obstacles, such as the ongoing dispute over the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members based on a centuries-old law. Trump accuses judges of hindering his agenda for political reasons.
In a positive outcome for Venezuelans, hundreds of individuals who were deported to El Salvador are now given a chance to appeal their detention in that Central American country. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to provide an explanation within a week on how it would facilitate the filing of legal appeals. However, the ruling fall short of explicitly requiring the Trump administration to welcome back the deported Venezuelans currently being held in a mega-prison in El Salvador.
Source: ntv.de, mau/AFP/rts/dpa
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