President Trump Bans Immigration from Some Countries to the U.S

Starting from June 9th, President Trump has banned immigration into the US from 12 countries. The 12 countries that have been banned are: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Officials in the White House stated that the ban encompasses “common sense restrictions” which would “protect the citizens” and help keep the country safer.

7 nationals are also facing a partial ban– these nationals are: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Many people consider the ban cruel or discriminatory; however, Trump and the government argue that its purpose is to protect the people and the country.

There will only be some exceptions to the ban. Athletes coming to participate in a major contest or a world event will be exempt. This will be particularly applicable when the U.S is hosting major events such as the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Many people still object against this ban, particularly politicians from the rival Democratic party, human rights groups, and the Amnesty US International. The Amnesty called the ban “discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel.” People also were surprised at some of the countries listed, like Somalia, since Somalia promised to work with the US to address any security issues.

Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned that “now, being in the United States is a great risk for anyone, not just for Venezuelans.”

Many civilians are also against against this ban, as thousands gather at airports around the US to protest. Some lawyers are even offering their services for free to help those affected.