Trump Issues Sweeping New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Countries

Trump's New Travel Ban: 12 Countries Fully Banned, 7 Partially Restricted On June 5th, 2025, a new travel ban was announced by President Trump, effective June 9th, 2025. This ban fully restricts entry for citizens of twelve countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, there are partial travel restrictions for seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. "This action is necessary to protect the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security threats," stated a White House official in a press release. This echoes President Trump's 2018 travel ban, which faced legal challenges and was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court. The 2025 ban is expected to face similar scrutiny, raising questions about its legality and potential impact on international relations. The White House, however, has indicated that the list of countries will be reviewed periodically. The new travel ban highlights the ongoing debate about national security and immigration policy in the United States.