President Trump has signed a new proclamation imposing a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and placing entry restrictions on 7 others, citing national security concerns. The proclamation fully bans the entry of foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The proclamation also partially suspends entry for travelers and immigrants from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The full ban blocks both permanent legal immigration and temporary visa entries, including those for tourism, while the partial restrictions apply to all prospective immigrants with permanent residency visas and to certain temporary visa holders. Exemptions have been made for U.S. permanent residents, close relatives of U.S. citizens, Afghans with special visas, diplomats, athletes, and dual nationals using passports from countries not included in the ban. The ban is effective Monday, June 9, 2025.
The administration argues that the measures are necessary due to terrorism threats, insufficient vetting procedures, and a lack of cooperation from some countries on deportation matters. The ban and restrictions follow a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, involving an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, which has intensified concerns surrounding immigration enforcement. This policy mirrors earlier travel bans from Trump’s first term, many of which targeted predominantly Muslim nations and faced significant legal pushback. The new proclamation is expected to face legal challenges similar to those that tested the constitutionality of prior bans.
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Reference:
Jacobs, Jennifer, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez. "Trump Signs Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Restrictions on 7 More." CBS News, 5 June 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-signs-travel-ban-multiple-countries/.
