Trump Travel Ban: U.S. Weighs Restrictions on 36 More Countries
Less than two weeks after the Trump administration imposed a travel ban on 12 countries – and restrictions on seven others – it is considering an expansion to include 36 more, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters and the Washington Post.
"The Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days," the cable said, according to Reuters.
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