Trump Travel Ban Draws Widespread Protests

President Trump's new travel ban bars most travelers from 12 countries—mainly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—prompting protests and condemnation from immigrant rights groups, advocacy organizations, and community leaders nationwide. Critics argue the policy is discriminatory, targets Muslim and Black-majority nations, and disrupts families by halting long-awaited refugee reunifications. Advocacy groups liken the ban to past xenophobic exclusion laws and claim it stigmatizes entire communities rather than improving national security. Supporters, including some residents, justify the policy by citing security risks and inadequate screening in the affected countries. While the ban has not led to airport disruptions, it has had significant emotional and practical impacts on families and students. Elected officials and rights organizations have pledged to challenge the ban, calling it illegal, racist, and contrary to American values.