Since coming back to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has revived one of his most polarizing signature policies.
This month, the 79-year-old implemented a new order barring entry to the U.S. for citizens of 12 countries spanning four continents. The full ban applies to Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Additionally, seven more nations, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, now face tightened entry restrictions based on visa types and vetting status.
Trump cited national security and terrorism concerns for the move. “Very simply, we cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States,” he said. “We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm.”