Impact of Trumps travel ban in the Tri-State

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2 days ago

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — President Donald Trump's complete travel ban of 12 countries and a partial ban of 7 others certainly has implications on an international level, but a University of Evansville professor says even locally some impacts can be felt.
Dr. Amanda Krause is the dean of the college of arts and sciences with her phd in political science. She says that message comes with ripple effects.
'It kind of sends a message to the international community that the United States as a country wants to limit the influx of people into the country,' Krause said. 'The way you would see that in a community like Evansville is that you might see a decrease in some economic activity.'
This policy from the Trump administration is similar to the one that went into effect during the president's first term in 2016.
Since the first travel ban UE leaders say the university has seen a decline in international students.
Dr. Krause says a number of factors can contribute to that decline but these bans play a role.
'This particular travel ban and more broadly speaking this administrations' policies in the last 100 days are probably sending a message internationally that will result in lower international student enrollment across the country, likely I can't say 100 percent,' Krause said.
Away from campus some in the community say they were shocked by the decision. Haiti was one of the 12 countries completely banned from travel into the U.S.
The Haitian Group of Evansville provided a statement. Below is their full statement:
'Like many, we were surprised by the President's announcement of a travel ban last night. Weare actively researching the details of this policy to ensure we can provide clear, accurateinformation to our Haitian neighbors in Evansville and across Southwest Indiana.The Haitian Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that empowers the Haitian communityby offering vital resources, opportunities, and support. Our top priority at this time is to ensureour community is informed and prepared, and we remain committed to standing with themthrough this uncertainty.'
Director, Haitian Center of Evansville Gelina Mascoe
Dr. Krause says she doesn't expect the bans and restrictions to be as contentious as it was in 2016 because the administration gave a more detailed list as to why countries were banned.
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