Trump's Bans: A Global Crackdown on Travelers
Ban on Entry from Dozen Nations Imposed by Trump
Update Your Information: ever since snatching a second term, old man Trump's been on a roll with the deportations and voluntary departure of immigrants. Now, he's taking things to the next level with entry bans: citizens from twelve countries will be barred from stepping foot in the USA starting June 9. Seven other countries face partial restrictions.
The Lowdown on the Barred: according to the White House, the entry ban protects American citizens from "foreign terrors." The ban prohibits citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen from entering the US of A.
The Why: each country was given specific reasons for the ban, as detailed in the decree. Afghanistan, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen lack "competent" central authorities for passport processing and checks. Yemen is a hotspot for active US military operations and a terrorist stronghold, backed by Iran. Iran, who the US is currently negotiating a potential nuclear deal with, is branded a "state sponsor of terrorism." Other countries were barred based on the likelihood of these individuals overstaying their visas.
Now for Something Different:
What was that noise back at the White House, you ask? Oh, just Trump addressing his crew from the balcony during a Summer Soirée. Before you could blink, the White House dropped the bombshell: new entry bans for Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Like a cat on a hot tin roof, the announcement came without warning.
A Troubling Trend:
Trump justified the move, explaining that the US doesn't have enough info on these nationals to gauge the threats they pose to the nation. Many of these countries have turned a blind eye to deporting illegal citizens as well. The actions come in the wake of a horrific assault on Jewish demonstrators in Colorado, with 12 left injured. Trump emphasized the urgency for stricter border controls, stating, "We don't want them."
Legal Action:
Remember when Trump initially turned up the heat on deportations back in his rookie year? The Supreme Court gave the green light for the government to deport over half a million migrants. The court ruled that Trump's gov could revoke the residence permits of around 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who had entered the US through a special Biden program.
Controversial Politics:
Trump's tough- love approach towards immigrants is highly polarizing and faces numerous legal hurdles. Take, for instance, the dispute over deporting suspected Venezuelan gang members, based on a centuries-old law. Trump accuses judges of hindering his agenda due to political reasons. As a result, hundreds of Venezuelans who were deported to Central America must now be granted a chance to challenge their imprisonment.
The 'Muslim Ban' in Trump's First Term:
In Trump's inaugural term running from 2017 to 2021, he implemented the controversial "Muslim Ban." This move prohibited the entry of refugees and citizens from several predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Iraq was later removed from the list. The initial travel ban caused chaos worldwide and saw people with valid residence permits detained or turned away. After massive protests and legal disputes, the Trump administration revised the rules.
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- Trump's newly announced entry ban, effective June 9, extends to citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, adding to the list of countries previously targeted, which includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.
- The rationale behind these travel restrictions varies; some nations, like Yemen, are hotspots for US military operations and terrorism, while others, such as Burundi, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Turkmenistan, have a higher likelihood of visa-holders overstaying their initial visa periods.
- Controversial politics and frequent legal challenges have marked Trump's immigration policies, as seen in the ongoing dispute over the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants, raising questions about the balance between national security and individual rights within the community and employment policies.
