President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that restricts individuals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that restricts individuals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security risks.
The countries affected by this travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Additionally, partial restrictions apply to nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
This order follows a review prompted by an incident in Boulder, Colorado, where an Egyptian national allegedly overstayed his visa and carried out an antisemitic attack.
Although Egypt is not included in the ban, the incident raised concerns about the U.S. vetting process.
The new proclamation does allow exemptions for certain individuals, including lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, and those whose entry would benefit U.S. national interests.
This measure is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten U.S. immigration policies, building upon previous measures that have faced legal challenges but were upheld by the Supreme Court.