U.S. President Donald Trump continues to tighten his immigration policies. On Wednesday, June 4, 2024, he announced a ban on nationals from 12 countries entering the United States in order to “protect” the country from “foreign terrorists,” according to a document released by the White House.
The ban, effective June 9, applies to Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven other countries are subject to additional restrictions.
Many observers believe this drastic measure is a logical follow-up to the U.S. government’s recent decision to designate Haitian armed groups as terrorist organizations.
