Donald Trump has issued a travel ban prohibiting citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S., citing national security concerns. The order, effective June 9, includes Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, with partial restrictions on seven others like Cuba and Venezuela. Trump justified the ban on Truth Social, referencing a recent Colorado attack and claiming unchecked migration poses a threat. “We don’t want ’em,” he declared, vowing to prevent harm to America. However, Egypt, the suspect’s home country, was not included. Human rights groups condemned the ban as discriminatory and ineffective. Amnesty International USA called it “racist and cruel,” arguing it spreads misinformation. Human Rights First warned it would harm refugees and families seeking reunification, stating such bans “undermine national security” while targeting vulnerable groups. Critics argue the policy fails to address real security risks while unfairly restricting those in need.
Donald Trump has issued a travel ban prohibiting citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S., citing national security concerns. The order, effective June 9, includes Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, with partial restrictions on seven others like Cuba and Venezuela. Trump justified the ban on Truth Social, referencing a recent Colorado attack and claiming unchecked migration poses a threat. “We don’t want ’em,” he declared, vowing to prevent harm to America. However, Egypt, the suspect’s home country, was not included.
Human rights groups condemned the ban as discriminatory and ineffective. Amnesty International USA called it “racist and cruel,” arguing it spreads misinformation. Human Rights First warned it would harm refugees and families seeking reunification, stating such bans “undermine national security” while targeting vulnerable groups. Critics argue the policy fails to address real security risks while unfairly restricting those in need.
