The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing extensive travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries as part of a new ban, according to sources and an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The proposal aligns with former President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration policies, focusing on national security concerns.
A senior US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted that the list is subject to modifications and has not yet been finalized by the administration, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The New York Times was the first to report on this potential ban.
New Executive Order on Immigration
On January 20, Trump issued an executive order mandating stricter security vetting for foreign travelers seeking entry into the US. The directive requires cabinet officials to submit a list of countries by March 21 where travel should be fully or partially restricted due to inadequate security screening measures.
The proposal echoes Trump’s 2017 travel ban, which initially targeted seven majority-Muslim nations and faced multiple legal challenges before being upheld by the US Supreme Court in 2018.
Election-Year Immigration Crackdown
Trump’s directive is part of a broader immigration crackdown that he launched at the start of his second term. During an October 2023 speech, he previewed his plans to restrict immigration from specific regions, including the Gaza Strip, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, citing national security concerns.
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