Trump issues travel ban for 12 countries

President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry into the U.S. from a dozen countries, citing national security concerns. The order fully restricts entry from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Partial restrictions apply to nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The restrictions affect both immigrants and non-immigrants, with the order going into effect on Monday. Exceptions include lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, adoptions, and athletes for major sporting events. The Secretary of State can grant case-by-case exceptions if travel serves U.S. national interests. Trump cited the Boulder attack and blamed Biden's open-door policies for the need for restrictions. He stated that the U.S. cannot allow migration from countries without safe and reliable vetting. This proclamation follows a report on national security risks posed by entry from certain countries. A similar travel ban issued during Trump's first term faced legal challenges and was later revised and upheld by the Supreme Court.