Trump Plans Expansive New Travel Ban

The Trump administration is deliberating a new travel ban that could impose visa restrictions on citizens from 41 to 43 countries, divided into three groups based on severity. The first group includes countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and North Korea, facing a complete suspension of US visa issuance. The second group involves nations such as Eritrea and Haiti, which would face partial suspensions affecting certain visa categories, while the third group could see partial suspensions if they fail to rectify security deficiencies within 60 days. This proposed policy is reportedly broader than the 2017 travel ban, which targeted several majority-Muslim countries and was ultimately upheld by the US Supreme Court. The plan remains subject to change and requires approval from the administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This move is part of a broader immigration strategy initiated by Trump in his second term, aiming to enhance national security through stricter vetting processes.