Trump's New Travel Ban Sparks Outrage and Legal Challenges

President Trump announced a new travel ban on Wednesday, affecting 12 countries and citing national security concerns. The ban primarily targets travelers from the Middle East and Africa, including Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven additional countries face partial travel restrictions. The White House stated that the ban targets countries with inadequate vetting procedures, poor information sharing, or high visa overstay rates. Senator Adam Schiff criticized the ban, stating, "Bigotry is not a national security strategy." This new ban is broader in scope than Trump's 2017 attempt, and is certain to face legal challenges. The overlap between the 2017 and the new restrictions is significant, with only Iraq and Syria excluded from the new list. The announcement has sparked widespread protests and debate.