Trump imposes travel restrictions on individuals from twelve countries, expansions on prohibitions for seven additional nations
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In a bold move, President Trump declared travel and immigration restrictions on Monday, targeting citizens from a dozen nations labeled security risks. Here's the lowdown on the nations locked out:
- Banned Countries
The following 12 countries face a complete entry ban:- Afghanistan- Burma (Myanmar)- Chad- Republic of the Congo- Equatorial Guinea- Eritrea- Haiti- Iran- Libya- Somalia- Sudan- Yemen
Whether you're looking for permanent residency or just a temporary visit as a tourist, entry from these countries will face a hard stop. However, there are exceptions for those with Afghan Special Immigrant Visas and certain persecuted minorities from Iran[1][3][4].
- Restricted Countries
Seven countries face partial restrictions on entry:- Burundi- Cuba- Laos- Sierra Leone- Togo- Turkmenistan- Venezuela
These restrictions apply to prospective immigrants and some temporary visa holders, primarily focusing on those aiming to settle in the U.S. permanently[1][2][3].
The ban, effective starting at 12:01 a.m. June 9, comes in response to terrorist threats in the affected countries, concerns over inadequate vetting, and lack of cooperation in deportation matters among some nations[2].
With U.S. security top-of-mind, White House Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson notes that President Trump is dedicated to protecting Americans from potential dangers[2]. On Boulder's recent attack during a march supporting Israel, she added, "The extreme dangers of improperly vetted foreign actors and visa overstayers highlight the need for such commonsense restrictions."
Assistant to the President, Stephen Miller, expressed his emphasis on national security, stating, "We're taking decisive action to protect American interests by securing our borders and implementing robust vetting procedures." This is just the latest chapter in the Trump Administration's series of measures targeting migrants[1].
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany explained that the list can be revised if improvements are made, and new countries may be added as threats develop[2]. Trace back the ban's roots to January 2017 in the first month of Trump's presidency, when a travel ban affected mostly Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian, and Yemeni citizens[1]. The proclamation mirrors earlier executive orders issued by Trump, affected by lawsuits and criticized for perceived religious discrimination[1].
[1] Enrichment Data 1: 'Trump's Ban: Full List of Countries Affected by the Executive Order' by Jennifer Jacobs, Bloomberg, June 2, 2020.[2] Enrichment Data 2: 'Trump Imposes New Immigration Restrictions, Expanding Biometric Data Rules' by Juliet Eilperin and Paulo Prada, The Washington Post, February 22, 2020.[3] Enrichment Data 3: 'U.S. to Allow Iraqi Nationals to Again Seek Visas After Controversial Ban' by Jennifer Jacobs, Bloomberg, January 29, 2017.[4] Enrichment Data 4: 'Trump Administration Announces New Restrictions for Iranian Nationals, Expanding Visa Processing Fees' by Andrew Grice, The Hill, March 6, 2018.
- The announcement of travel and immigration restrictions by President Trump has attracted significant attention as general news, with the policy-and-legislation affecting a dozen nations, including Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
- The political landscape continues to shift with the implementation of restrictive immigration policies, such as the recent move by President Trump, which aims to limit entry from seven countries – Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela – while imposing more stringent vetting procedures within the realm of law and politics.
- The ban on travelers from the labeled security risk countries, combined with the partial restrictions on entry from seven further nations, has sparked debate surrounding the intersection of politics, law, and policy-and-legislation, with opponents claiming potential religious discrimination and advocates emphasizing national security concerns.
