President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a new travel ban that fully restricts entry into the United States for nationals of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The administration cited national security concerns, including inadequate vetting procedures and a lack of cooperation on deportations, as reasons for the ban on June 5, 2025.
The decision followed a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, attributed to an undocumented immigrant, which heightened concerns over foreign nationals entering the U.S.
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The ban is set to take effect on June 9, 2025, and includes certain exemptions, such as for U.S. permanent residents, diplomats, and athletes participating in major international sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.
The order has sparked controversy and is expected to face legal challenges, with critics drawing parallels to the travel bans implemented during Trump’s first term.
