Travel restrictions imposed on 12 countries enacted by Trump
Title: Trump's New Travel Ban: USA Shuts Its Doors to Citizens of Twelve Countries
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the latest travel restrictions imposed by the brilliant and bold President Trump.
The 12-Country Travel Ban
You better brace yourself, because the USA under Trump's command is no longer welcoming citizens from twelve countries. Starting June 9th, folks from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen won't be able to set foot on US soil.
But wait, there's more! Citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will face restricted entry, although they'll still be able to apply for temporary visas.
Why the Ban?
Trump claimed that he's keen on keeping USA citizens safe from foreign terrorists, and a lack of information about the citizens from those countries is the primary reason for the ban. Many of these countries either haven't properly processed passports or allowed the deportation of individuals who should have left the USA in the past.
It's also worth mentioning that the USA has experienced some nasty attacks recently. For instance, an unfortunate incident in Colorado left twelve Jewish demonstrators injured, which further reinforced Trump's concerns.
Some Background
In the early months of his presidency, Trump put immigration and deportations on the front burner. Although the Supreme Court only temporarily allowed him to deport half a million migrants, Trump has kept up his tough stance on illegal immigration. However, his approach continues to face legal challenges, as he frequently accuses judges of blocking his agenda for political reasons.
Now, mosey on over to learn more about Trump's earlier ban on predominantly Muslim countries during his first term, also known as the "Muslim Ban."
Sources: ntv.de, AFP, rts, dpa
Donald Trump's Travel Ban: A Deeper Look
The primary reasons behind President Trump's latest travel ban are:
- National Security: The ban aims to protect the USA from potential security threats posed by foreign nationals.
- Inadequate Screening: The White House states that these countries lack the ability to screen and verify citizens effectively.
- Terrorism and Public Safety: Historical cases of terrorist attacks serve as grounds for preventing such threats from foreign nationals.
Banned countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Exemptions apply for lawful permanent residents, certain visa holders, and athletes.
For Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, while permanent immigration is restricted, citizens are still eligible for temporary visas.
As of June 2021, no such ban was announced by Trump, as he had already left office earlier that year. Joe Biden, Trump's successor, revoked the previous travel ban hours after taking office.
Community policy and general-news outlets have reported that Donald Trump's travel ban, implemented starting June 9th, prohibits citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen from entering the USA due to national security concerns and inadequate screening processes in these countries, as well as terrorism and public safety threats. Moreover, politics plays a role, as Trump's approach to immigration and visa restrictions has faced legal challenges and public criticism, with his successor, Joe Biden, revoking the travel ban hours after taking office in June 2021. Employment policy also comes into play, as many countries on the list struggle to provide verifiable employment documentation for their citizens, which can affect their entry into the USA.
