President Trump widened his travel restrictions to include twenty more nations. The new rules fully block entry for people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, and those with Palestinian documents. Another fifteen countries, including Senegal and Zimbabwe, face limits on specific visa types. The White House said the move targets nations with poor security vetting and information sharing.
This expansion adds to an existing ban covering nineteen countries. The administration cited factors like terrorist activity or high visa overstay rates to justify each designation. Limited exemptions exist for groups like green card holders. The order follows a directive for agencies to identify countries with screening deficiencies.
Critics argue the policy, echoing earlier versions, disproportionately affects Muslim-majority and African countries. They also note it lacks an exception for Afghans who helped US military efforts. The update comes after a recent shooting by an Afghan national in Washington DC, which prompted broader asylum and immigration suspensions.
This expansion adds to an existing ban covering nineteen countries. The administration cited factors like terrorist activity or high visa overstay rates to justify each designation. Limited exemptions exist for groups like green card holders. The order follows a directive for agencies to identify countries with screening deficiencies.
Critics argue the policy, echoing earlier versions, disproportionately affects Muslim-majority and African countries. They also note it lacks an exception for Afghans who helped US military efforts. The update comes after a recent shooting by an Afghan national in Washington DC, which prompted broader asylum and immigration suspensions.
