Trump’s latest travel ban: Who’s affected and what exceptions apply?
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Trump’s latest travel ban: Who’s affected and what exceptions apply?
President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban that restricts entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries. The ban, which went into effect at midnight Eastern Daylight Time, aims to protect national security and U.S. interests. The 12 countries facing travel restrictions include Afghanistan, Burma and Haiti. Partial restrictions and limited entry apply to countries including Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela.”I don’t think that a travel Ban is really the right thing to do in this scenario,” said John Mayberry, a San Diego resident.
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A new travel ban has been implemented by President Trump, restricting entry to the United States for several countries.
SAN DIEGO — President Donald Trump has implemented a travel ban that restricts entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries, with partial restrictions on seven additional nations. The ban, which went into effect at midnight Eastern Daylight Time, aims to protect national security and U.S. interests, according to a presidential proclamation.
The 12 countries facing travel restrictions include Afghanistan, Burma and Haiti. Partial restrictions and limited entry apply to countries including Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela.
“I don’t think that a travel ban is really the right thing to do in this scenario. I think we have adequate security in the United States to prevent threats,” said John Mayberry, a San Diego County resident interviewed at San Diego International Airport.
The ban has raised concerns about its impact on families and international students. Mehdi Moein, advisor for the House of Iran at Balboa Park, commented on the potential effects.
“It’s not only Iran, but also there are 11 other countries as well. I can assume that first and foremost, they will feel like they have been signaled out, they have been kind of ostracized from the rest of the world,” said Moein.
He added, “There will be disconnection, meaning that the people that wanted to come to see their family, they will not be able to do that, the students that wanted to come and study here, they will no longer be able to come.”
The travel ban includes some exceptions. U.S. permanent residents, athletes or team members traveling for major sporting events, special immigrant visa holders for U.S. government employees, and those facing persecution in Iran are not affected. Visas issued before the ban took effect will remain valid.
President Trump’s proclamation indicates a willingness to work with countries that improve their information sharing and identity management procedures to address terrorism-related and public safety risks.