Starting June 9, citizens from 19 nations will generally not be permitted entry into the United States. Can you explain the rationale behind this and which exceptions apply?
This occasion is different. new executive order However, a presidential declaration is stirring up global attention. The policy, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, is titled “To Safeguard America From Foreign Terrorist Infiltration and Other Hazards to National Security and Public Safety” and will come into force on June 9th.
Similar to executive orders, presidential proclamations serve as tools for a U.S. president to enforce the administration’s agenda, especially concerning matters of national security and immigration. These declarations differ from legislation in that they do not necessitate congressional endorsement. Nonetheless, their implementation should stem from statutory authority. Regarding substance, President Trump’s recent proclamation aligns with earlier travel restrictions he enacted during his initial term, measures that were validated by the Supreme Court back in 2018.
Which countries are affected?
This declaration prohibits individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen from entering the United States. This ban applies irrespective of the traveler’s purpose, with exemptions only when the State Department determines such entry serves the nation's interests.
Besides these 12 nations, another seven have citizens who will encounter partial limitations: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. More rigorous visa scrutiny and constraints will come into play; however, these measures may vary depending on individual circumstances. For instance, a prosperous entrepreneur might still gain entry, whereas travelers for leisure purposes or educational pursuits could find themselves facing greater obstacles.
Trump mentions Boulder, Colorado shooting
A video posted on social media featured Trump highlighting Sunday’s incident in Boulder, Colorado, stating that it “highlighted the substantial threats faced by our nation due to the admission of foreign individuals without adequate screening.” Additionally, he mentioned that citizens from specific nations present “considerable risks” regarding visa overstay.
A man from Egypt has been accused of hurting multiple individuals When he threw Molotov cocktails during a protest demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The US Department of Homeland Security reported that he had remained in the country longer than permitted on his tourist visa.
Egypt does not appear in Trump's latest executive order.
In the declaration, the Republican leader contends that the nations impacted by the updated travel restriction fail to supply adequate data about their citizens to evaluate possible security threats. Countries such as Iran and Cuba, which the U.S. labels as "State Sponsors of Terrorism," are included in this list. The fresh prohibition aims to reinforce current regulations.
The Trump administration has taken issue with certain nations for failing to accept their citizens when the U.S. asks them to depart.
Nevertheless, critics have suggested that the prohibition may stem from political and economic motivations, noting that Countries like Saudi Arabia, where the Trump family has strong financial connections, will not be affected.
Who will not have to follow these new limitations?
• Green Card holders
• Individuals holding dual citizenship along with a U.S. passport
• Athletes and coaches taking part in significant competitions in the United States
• Afghans who were employed by or assisted the U.S. government or ISAF, qualifying them for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV)
• Iranian citizens holding immigrant visas due to persecution faced by ethnic and religious minorities in Iran
• Diplomats from foreign countries and staff members representing global bodies during their official trips to the United States
• Immediate family members of US citizens (mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, husbands, wives)
• Children adopted by U.S. citizens
• Some international staff members employed by the U.S. government, having served overseas for a minimum of 15 years
• Individuals who received asylum status or were accepted as refugees in the US prior to the implementation of the ban
Those citizens from prohibited nations who do not qualify for exemptions will be barred from entering the United States starting June 9th for purposes of business trips, educational journeys, or family visits. This move is expected to have significant economic consequences. Specifically, lower-income countries like Haiti and Yemen listed may suffer due to their reliance on trade relationships with the U.S., along with financial contributions from residents working in America.
Rights organizations have criticized the travel ban for being racist and discriminatory, emphasizing that refugees and asylum seekers from war-torn areas will be denied access to protection programs in the U.S.
Harvard University targeted
Trump also announced specific measures to block new foreign students from attending Harvard University , who he claimed had developed “significant connections with various foreign nations, including those we consider adversaries,” and disregarded “the civil rights of both its students and staff.” In his statement, he said: “I have concluded that it is essential to impose restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals Those who aim to enter the United States exclusively or primarily to take part in a course of study at Harvard University or an exchange visitor program organized by Harvard University.
At first, nearly all international citizens aiming to pursue studies or engage in educational programs at Harvard will have their admission temporarily halted for half a year. This pause might be prolonged further down the line. The US State Department will receive instructions to assess if they should cancel the current visas held by these students at the institution.
Harvard stated in an official announcement that this move represents “yet another unlawful reprisal initiated by the administration, infringing upon Harvard’s First Amendment privileges.” Previously this year, Harvard President Alan Garber noted that the institution, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, intends not to “compromise its autonomy or abandon its constitutional entitlements.”
This article was translated from German.
Author: Andreas Noll
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