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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Donald Trump's new travel ban takes effect: Here's what we know so far
A new travel ban issued by US President Donald Trump takes effect today. The ban, signed under Executive Order 14161 on January 20, 2025, bars citizens from 12 countries — including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran — from entering the United States. According to AFP, the ban especially impacts refugees and immigrants. Trump's administration says the move aims to 'protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors', citing national security concerns such as visa overstays and potential terrorist threats. The ban will take effect at 9.31 pm (IST) on Monday. The full entry ban applies to Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Trump also imposed partial travel restrictions on seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. What does a US travel ban mean? A travel ban is a government measure that prevents people from certain countries or regions from entering a country. Under President Trump's 2025 policy, the United States introduced a ban that fully blocks citizens of 12 countries — including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Somalia — from entering the country, no matter the reason for their visit. These bans are generally put in place for national security reasons, such as high rates of people overstaying visas, poor screening practices by foreign governments, or fears that travellers from those countries might pose a threat. The Trump administration pointed to these security issues as the reason for the 2025 ban, arguing that it was needed to keep Americans safe from possible risks posed by visitors from these countries. Reasons cited for travel ban The administration says countries included in the ban either face severe crises, have strained relations with the US, or lack 'competent' authorities to process passports and vet travelers. Trump cited an attack on Jewish protestors in Colorado by a man who allegedly overstayed his visa as a reason for tightening entry requirements. '[The attack] underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted,' Trump said. He added that Iran is listed because it is a 'state sponsor of terrorism', while other countries have high visa overstay rates or inadequate screening systems. Exceptions and legal challenges Although the ban covers a wide range of travelers, there are some exceptions: -Journalists, students, workers, and lecturers with valid offers or employment contracts in the US -Infants, adopted children, and those needing urgent medical treatment -Travelers with essential business or professional commitments in the US -Permanent residents of Canada applying for a visa from within Canada -Athletes participating in the 2026 World Cup or the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics -Diplomats The ban has sparked criticism from human rights groups, politicians, and advocacy organizations. UN rights chief Volker Turk said, 'The broad and sweeping nature of the new travel ban raises concerns from the perspective of international law.' Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, who is Iranian-American, also spoke out: 'I know the pain that Trump's cruel and xenophobic travel bans inflict because my family has felt it firsthand. We will fight this ban with everything we have.' The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Democracy Forward filed a class action lawsuit, JGG vs Trump, seeking to block the policy in the District Court for the District of Columbia. The Venezuelan government also condemned the ban as unjust. Looking ahead: More countries next? While the ban does not affect existing visa holders, new applicants from the listed countries face tough restrictions. US officials have warned that new countries could be added 'as threats emerge around the world'. Sectors such as healthcare, STEM, and education may face challenges as the ban limits the arrival of foreign workers. As the policy takes effect, advocacy groups and affected families continue to fight its impact in court and in their communities. [With agency inputs]
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Donald Trump's travel ban to take effect past midnight: Here's what we know so far
After Trump tariffs, now it's time for Trump's travel bans. In a move that has left the world in utter shock, US President Trump has signed a ban on travel to the US from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran, in a bid to "protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors. " Starting on Monday, 9 June, citizens from 12 countries are set to be banned from travelling to the US: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. President Trump's new travel ban is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 9. This sweeping policy imposes full entry bans on 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others, marking a significant shift in US immigration policy. As the travel ban is set to take effect in a few hours from now, here's what we know so far. Countries affected by the ban: The travel ban categorizes countries into two tiers: Full Entry Ban (Red Tier): Citizens from these countries are completely barred from entering the US under any visa category. The 12 countries affected are: Afghanistan Iran Libya Myanmar Somalia Sudan Yemen Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Partial Restrictions (Orange Tier): Citizens from these countries may face bans on tourist and immigrant visas, shortened visa validity, enhanced security screenings, mandatory in-person interviews at an embassy or consulate, and stricter documentation requirements. The seven countries affected are: Burundi Cuba Laos Sierra Leone Togo Turkmenistan Venezuela These measures are part of Executive Order 14161, signed on January 20, 2025, aimed at enhancing national security by addressing deficiencies in foreign governments' vetting processes and reducing risks associated with visa overstays and potential terrorist threats. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo What is a travel ban? A travel ban is an official prohibition on the entry of individuals from specific countries or regions into a nation. In the case of Trump's 2025 policy, the US government announced a full ban on nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Somalia. This means that citizens from these nations are categorically denied entry into the United States, regardless of the purpose of their visit or their individual circumstances. The rationale behind such a ban typically centers on national security concerns, such as high visa overstay rates, inadequate vetting processes, or the potential for individuals from these countries to pose security threats. The administration cited these reasons when implementing the 2025 ban, emphasizing the need to protect US interests and prevent potential risks associated with travelers from these nations. Exemptions and legal challenges While the ban imposes broad restrictions, certain individuals are exempt: Journalists, students, workers, or lecturers with valid invitations or employment contracts in the US Infants, adopted children, or individuals in need of urgent medical care Travelers with significant business or professional obligations in the US Legal residents of Canada who apply for a visa in Canada However, the policy has faced criticism and legal challenges. Advocacy groups argue that the ban is discriminatory and politically motivated, targeting vulnerable populations seeking safety. The Venezuelan government has also condemned the ban as unjust. In response, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Democracy Forward filed a class action lawsuit, J.G.G. v. Trump, challenging the legality of the ban. The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks to prevent the enforcement of the ban on behalf of affected individuals. Impact on affected communities The travel ban has caused widespread concern among communities with ties to the affected countries. In the Bay Area, home to a significant number of immigrants from the banned nations, residents express fear and uncertainty. Many are scrambling to bring family members to the US before the ban takes effect, while local advocacy groups prepare to legally challenge the policy. Similarly, Afghan-American families are deeply affected. For instance, Mohammad Sharafoddin, who fled Afghanistan nearly a decade ago, had hoped to bring his niece to the US to escape Taliban repression. However, the new travel ban effectively blocks this path, causing emotional distress and uncertainty for families seeking reunification. Operational impact Despite the broad scope of the ban, some regions may experience minimal immediate impact. For example, the Houston Airport System does not anticipate delays or operational changes due to the ban, as there are no direct flights from Houston to the affected countries. What's ahead? The travel ban is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 9. While existing visa holders are not affected, new applicants from the banned countries must meet narrow exemption criteria. The policy is expected to impact US sectors reliant on foreign labor, such as healthcare, STEM, and education. As the ban approaches, affected communities and advocacy groups continue to mobilize, preparing for legal challenges and seeking to mitigate the policy's impact on families and individuals. Explained: What we know about Donald Trump's indictment, so far
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Trump's travel ban has come full circle
All the build-up around immigration in the last 100 days of the second Donald Trump administration has now culminated in the US President's decision to sign an executive order banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries into the US. These countries are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Trump's executive order lists seven additional countries — Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela — for partial restriction of the entry of nationals. The travel ban, in some ways, overlaps with the one in 2017, which the Joe Biden administration eventually reversed. The renewed ban has new facets. New additions to the list — such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Republic of the Congo, Haiti, and Turkmenistan — suggest that Trump has focused on entry restrictions on people from regions engulfed in conflict or those reeling from the impact of past ones. This slight shift from the last ban (seen as a 'Muslim' ban) has both security and legal considerations. Trump has invoked national security, counterterrorism, and public safety provisions to justify it. Specifically, Trump has based his decision on Executive Order 14161, signed on January 20: Protecting the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats. It says that the administration 'must ensure that admitted aliens and aliens otherwise already present in the United States do not bear hostile attitudes toward its citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles, and do not advocate for, aid, or support designated foreign terrorists or other threats to our national security.' The legal basis for the ban appears to be stronger than the last one. It is expected to withstand legal scrutiny because entry restrictions have now been tied to the broader spectrum of illegal immigration, national security, rising gang violence, visa overstay, the possibility of conflict in other countries reaching the shores of the US, and the alleged rise of antisemitism. In what could turn out to be a strong precedent in this case, the US Supreme Court had upheld Trump's travel ban in 2018. Although this move was in the pipeline for months, the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado by an Egyptian immigrant on a group of people protesting for the release of the hostages taken by Hamas, may have hastened the decision. Trump's decision to take action against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, along with deportations of illegal immigrants with criminal records to high-security prisons in other countries such as El Salvador, also reflects his urgency to revise the socio-political milieu of the US. Trump has referred to Europe as a case in point and how marked changes have ensued in the continent in the last decade due to mass migration, especially from regions of conflict such as Syria. US Vice President J D Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference earlier this year exemplified this policy assertion, along with one to deviate from its historical relationship with Europe. It remains to be seen whether the policies of the second Trump administration are consolidated over successive presidencies or if they will be reversed in the next 30-odd months. Apart from the fact that much of the intended policy changes will be contested in US courts, the first serious test will be the midterm elections. Until then, an oversized executive is certainly redrawing the arc of American politics, both at home and abroad. For a nation built and strengthened by immigrants, some of the Trump administration's immigration and visa policies risk upending the American Dream for millions who look to the US with hope. A policy of bans could also undermine America's competitive edge in skilled labour and manufacturing — especially at a time when Trump is pushing for increased domestic manufacturing and onshoring. While it may be time to revisit some of America's longstanding immigration policies, Trump must be cautious not to compromise security for short-term economic gains, particularly by overlooking states that openly sponsor terrorism, such as Pakistan. The writer is Visiting Fellow, ORF America and Deputy Director, Strategic Studies Programme, ORF
Mint
5 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Why did Donald Trump order a ban on travellers from 12 countries?
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a total travel ban for citizens from 12 nations and partial restrictions from 7 others countries aiming to bolster national security amid rising concerns. The president cited recent Boulder, Colorado incidents, which authorities attributed to a man allegedly residing in the country illegally, as the reason that promted the swift action. A total travel ban has been imposed on people from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Meanwhile, partial restrictions and limited entry is put on nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. According to the White House, these restrictions distinguish between, but apply to both, the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants. Trump said in a video message, "The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted. We don't want them." Trump described the new travel restrictions as similar to the 'strong' ban he enacted during his first term targeting mostly Muslim-majority countries, which he credited with preventing attacks in the US like those seen in Europe. "We will not let what happened in Europe happen in America," Trump said. "We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen. That is why today I am signing a new executive order placing travel restrictions on countries including Yemen, Somalia, Haiti, Libya, and numerous others." The proclamation regarding the travel ban that Trump signed on Wednesday stated, "During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, which successfully prevented national security threats from reaching our borders and which the Supreme Court upheld." 'In Executive Order 14161 of January 20, 2025 (Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats), I stated that it is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.' Trump stated, "I also considered the different risks posed by aliens admitted on immigrant visas and those admitted on nonimmigrant visas. Persons admitted on immigrant visas become lawful permanent residents of the United States. Such persons may present national security or public-safety concerns that may be distinct from those admitted as nonimmigrants. The United States affords lawful permanent residents more enduring rights than it does to nonimmigrants." "Lawful permanent residents are more difficult to remove than nonimmigrants, even after national security concerns arise, which increases the costs and aggravates the dangers of errors associated with admitting such individuals. And although immigrants are generally subject to more extensive vetting than nonimmigrants, such vetting is far less reliable when the country from which someone seeks to emigrate maintains inadequate identity-management or information-sharing policies or otherwise poses risks to the national security of the United States," he added. Trump further noted that the travel ban is subject to revision, and new countries could be added to the list as threats emerge from around the world.
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
No entry: Donald Trump bans travel to US from several countries to block ‘dangerous foreign actors'
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping order blocking travel to the U.S. from nearly 20 countries identified as high-risk for terrorism, visa abuse and failure to share security information. The new travel restrictions — announced under Executive Order 14161 — apply to nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen, all deemed "very high risk" due to terrorist activity, weak or hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates. Seven more countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Laos, face partial restrictions. "President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm," said White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson to Fox News Digital. She called the restrictions "commonsense" and targeted at countries that "lack proper vetting, exhibit high visa overstay rates, or fail to share identity and threat information." Afghanistan, for example, has a student visa overstay rate of 29.3% and is controlled by the Taliban, a designated global terrorist group. Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism and has refused cooperation with U.S. authorities. Libya, Somalia, and Yemen all lack functioning governments capable of issuing secure documents. Originally published as No entry: Donald Trump bans travel to US from several countries to block 'dangerous foreign actors'
