Trump Revives Travel Bans in Proclamation Targeting 12 Nations
In a controversial move, former President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating and expanding travel bans from his first term, affecting nationals from 12 countries. Under the new regulations, individuals from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen will face full entry restrictions to the United States. Additionally, partial restrictions will apply to travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Trump cited concerns regarding foreign policy, national security, and counterterrorism in implementing these measures. His decision followed an executive order signed on his first day back in office, instructing his administration to compile a list of countries for the ban. Advocacy groups have expressed alarm over the potential impact of such bans, highlighting the plight of families that could be torn apart, particularly in communities with strong immigrant populations from the affected nations.
During the election campaign, Trump reiterated his commitment to combating “terror-infested areas” by reinforcing border security and restricting travel. This echoes his earlier attempts to impose a travel ban in 2017, which initially favorably targeted several Muslim-majority countries. While the Supreme Court eventually upheld his bans, many perceived them as discriminatory, leading to widespread protests and legal challenges.
Civil rights organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, condemned the bans as rooted in bigotry and an infringement on civil liberties. As the U.S. grapples with its immigration policies, the renewed travel bans signal a contentious return to Trump’s earlier hardline stances, raising concerns among immigration advocates and affected communities alike.
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