President Trump Enacts Sweeping Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries, Effective June 9

 President Donald Trump has implemented a comprehensive travel restriction that limits entrance for citizens of certain nations. The edict, which goes into force on June 9th, completely prohibits travel from 12 countries and places certain limitations on seven others.

The decision comes after an assault that intensified in Boulder, Colorado. Even if the audience is small Citing security concerns, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing  additional travel restrictions on May 4.

The prohibition, which goes into force on June 9th,  completely bars citizens of many African nations while placing some limits on others. The complete list of ten African nations that are prohibited from entering the United States. African countries are prohibited from entering the US entirely. Entry is prohibited for citizens of the following African nations under the proclamation: The Republic of the Congo, or Chad Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Libya Sudan and Somalia Concerns about insufficient security screening, high rates of visa overstays, and noncompliance with US information-sharing rules are the reasons behind the limitations.

US travel restrictions partially apply to African countries.   Although they are not completely prohibited, nationals of these African countries must comply with stricter admission requirements: Togo, Sierra Leone, and Burundi Lawful permanent residents and those coming for diplomatic or national interest reasons are immune from the limitations, which only apply to certain visa categories, such as temporary work visas and guest visas.

Security issues and the background of policy According to the White House, the decision was impacted by inadequate screening and a lack of collaboration in exchanging information about identities and threats.

Additionally, the Boulder attack on 4 May accelerated the finalization of the proclamation, with officials arguing that the move reinforces national security efforts.

Possible extension of the travel prohibition According to Trump, the list of countries that are limited may alter in response to new threats. He said in a public declaration that if certain security requirements are not fulfilled, the policy may be expanded.

Trump’s prior travel restrictions against specific countries with a majority of Muslims, which President Joe Biden rescinded in 2021, are echoed in this announcement.

Global reactions and implications The decision has sparked criticism from advocates and affected nations, with concerns over its impact on lawful travelers and those fleeing conflict.

Venezuela and Eritrea are among the prohibited countries whose governments have publicly denounced the legislation as unfair and politically motivated.

The immigration policies of Trump Strict border security, large deportations, and improved screening procedures are key components of Donald Trump’s immigration strategy.

His administration has reinstated travel bans on multiple nations, expanded detention facilities, and proposed using military resources for enforcement. Critics argue that these policies disproportionately target certain groups, while supporters claim they strengthen national security and protect American jobs.

Trump bans 12 countries completely from coming to the US Legit.ng earlier reported that President Donald Trump signed a proclamation enforcing a sweeping travel ban on multiple nations, citing security risks.

CNN reported that the ban, which is scheduled to go into force at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, will completely limit citizens of 12 nations and partially restrict citizens of seven others.

Citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen were prohibited from entering, according to the proclamation.

The decision, according to the White House, stems from concerns over vetting deficiencies, high visa overstay rates, and inadequate information-sharing practices. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/world/africa/1658422-full-list-african-countries-banned-restricted-coming-us/

 

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