WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a new proclamation restricting travel into the United States from individuals originating from 19 countries, citing national security concerns.
The proclamation fully bans entry for nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
In addition, it imposes partial restrictions on travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Exceptions apply for lawful permanent residents, individuals with valid visas, and those whose entry is deemed to serve U.S. national interests.
The travel restrictions echo the travel ban Trump instituted during his first term, which targeted several Muslim-majority nations and faced extensive legal scrutiny before ultimately being upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
That earlier ban was rescinded by former President Joe Biden in 2021.
Wednesday’s action follows Trump’s earlier executive order, signed on his first day back in office, which called for increased vetting and screening of migrants entering the country.
Since taking office, Trump has pursued a series of measures aimed at reducing both illegal immigration and legal entry into the U.S., especially from countries deemed high-risk.
