Trump Reinstates Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries

President Donald Trump's administration announced new restrictions on entry into the United States from 19 countries. The restrictions, which will take effect on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., apply to citizens of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The restrictions will also affect citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. According to the proclamation, these countries have failed to cooperate with the U.S. on matters of national security and immigration. "Very simply, we cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States," said Trump in a statement. Rosaly Chaviano, an immigration lawyer, commented on the impact of the restrictions, stating, "I think one of the biggest impacts will be on the people who have been waiting for so long for an interview for their immigrant visas." The proclamation includes exceptions for legal permanent residents of the United States and for individuals with dual citizenship who travel with a passport from a country not included on the list. The restrictions are expected to have a significant impact on global travel and immigration.