President Donald Trump has put into action a new travel ban that targets 12 nations, predominantly from Africa and the Middle East. This new immigration crackdown affects citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, individuals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela who lack valid U.S. visas are also affected. The restrictions do not invalidate current visas but prevent new applications unless specific criteria are met. The administration has designed the ban to circumvent the legal issues that plagued earlier versions of the policy. Trump has defended the action by highlighting security concerns, citing inadequate screening processes in certain countries and a lack of cooperation with U.S. deportation protocols. The ban has drawn criticism from various organizations, including those involved in Afghan resettlement efforts, who argue it could negatively affect refugee protection.
Travel Ban Returns: Donald Trump’s New Immigration Restrictions Explained
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