A full travel ban for nationals from multiple countries that was signed by President Donald Trump went into effect on Jan. 1, according to text of the order.
On Dec. 16, the president signed executive orders totally blocking the travel of nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria, as well as individuals holding Palestinian Authority documents. That comes in addition to travel limitations that were placed on other countries earlier in the year that are already in effect.
The White House has said the restrictions are needed for national security and public safety purposes, noting the presence of terrorist groups in these countries. Many of the nations listed also have high visa overstay rates, and some have refused to take back their nationals during U.S. deportation procedures, according to the administration….
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
