Us president donald trumps revised travel ban targets same countries
On September 24, 2017, President Donald Trump signed a revised travel ban, also known as Executive Order 13780, which targeted the same countries as the original travel ban, but with some changes. The revised ban aimed to address legal concerns and improve its implementation.
The revised travel ban, which went into effect on March 16, 2017, suspended the entry of nationals from the following countries for 90 days:
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Yemen
The ban also suspended the entry of refugees for 120 days and capped the number of refugees allowed to enter the United States at 50,000 for fiscal year 2017.
Key changes in the revised travel ban:
- Removed Iraq from the list of targeted countries, which was included in the original ban.
- Added additional security measures, such as enhanced vetting and screening, for travelers from the targeted countries.
- Clarified that the ban did not apply to lawful permanent residents, dual nationals, and individuals who had a "bona fide relationship" with a person or entity in the United States.
- Provided for exceptions for individuals who had a "bona fide relationship" with a person or entity in the United States, such as students, workers, and family members.
- Directed the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to review the travel ban's implementation and report back to the President within 30 days.
The revised travel ban was met with legal challenges, and in October 2017, a federal appeals court blocked the ban, citing concerns about its implementation and the harm it caused to individuals and families. The ban was eventually lifted in December 2017, and the Trump administration has since implemented new travel restrictions and security measures for travelers from the targeted countries.