Latest news on donald trump travel ban

The latest news on the Donald Trump travel ban, also known as the "Travel Ban" or "Executive Order 13769," is as follows:

Current Status: The travel ban is currently in effect, with some modifications. The Supreme Court has allowed the ban to go into effect, but with certain restrictions.

Latest Developments:

  1. Supreme Court Ruling: On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that the travel ban could go into effect, but with some limitations. The court allowed the ban to apply to individuals who lack a "bona fide relationship" with a person or entity in the United States.
  2. Definition of "Bona Fide Relationship": The Supreme Court defined a "bona fide relationship" as a close familial relationship, a formal, documented relationship such as a student or employee, or a relationship that is "formal, documented, and formed in the ordinary course of business."
  3. Exemptions: The ban does not apply to individuals who have a "bona fide relationship" with a person or entity in the United States. This includes:
    • Close family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, and son-in-law or daughter-in-law)
    • Students and exchange visitors who have been accepted to a U.S. educational institution
    • Employees of U.S. companies or non-profit organizations
    • Individuals who have a formal, documented relationship with a U.S. entity or individual
  4. Countries Affected: The travel ban applies to nationals of eight countries: Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Chad.
  5. Implementation: The ban is implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS and CBP have issued guidance on the implementation of the ban, including the definition of "bona fide relationship" and the process for determining whether an individual has a valid visa or other travel document.
  6. Legal Challenges: The travel ban has been challenged in court by various groups and individuals, including the states of Hawaii and Washington, as well as several civil liberties organizations. The legal challenges have been ongoing since the ban was first implemented in January 2017.

Key Documents:

  1. Executive Order 13769: The original travel ban executive order, signed by President Trump on January 27, 2017.
  2. Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court's ruling on June 26, 2018, allowing the travel ban to go into effect with certain limitations.
  3. DHS Guidance: The Department of Homeland Security's guidance on the implementation of the travel ban, including the definition of "bona fide relationship" and the process for determining whether an individual has a valid visa or other travel document.

Sources:

  1. Supreme Court of the United States. (2018). Trump v. Hawaii.
  2. Department of Homeland Security. (2018). Guidance on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on the Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to the Travel Ban.
  3. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (2018). Travel Ban FAQs.
  4. The New York Times. (2018). Supreme Court Allows Trump's Travel Ban to Take Effect.
  5. The Washington Post. (2018). Supreme Court allows Trump's travel ban to take effect, with some exceptions.