Trump Reinstates Travel Ban, Blocks Entry from 12 Countries

President Donald Trump has brought back a travel ban that stops people from several countries from entering the United States.

He signed the order on June 4, 2025, and the new rules will begin on Monday, June 9.

Trump said the ban is needed to protect the country. He pointed to a recent firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, as one of the reasons.

The attack, which targeted a synagogue, was linked to an Egyptian man who had stayed in the U.S. after his tourist visa expired. Although Egypt is not one of the countries on the ban list, Trump said the incident showed the need for stronger immigration checks.

The travel ban fully blocks people from 12 countries from coming into the U.S. These countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar (also known as Burma), Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

In addition to the full ban, seven other countries now face limited travel restrictions. These include Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. People from these countries may still be allowed to enter in special cases, but many will face new limits.

The restrictions apply to both visitors and immigrants. However, U.S. permanent residents, people with current visas, and those whose visit is considered important to national interests may still be allowed entry.

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This new ban brings back a policy from Trump’s first time in office, which caused a lot of protests and legal challenges. Back then, the Supreme Court supported the ban in 2018. Now, the return of the policy is already drawing fresh criticism.

Many human rights groups and immigration advocates believe the ban unfairly targets African and Muslim-majority countries. They say it could hurt the United States’ image, break apart families, and damage ties with other nations. Critics also worry that the ban could affect students, workers, and travelers who want to come to the U.S. for school, business, or tourism.

Trump and his supporters argue that the ban is not about race or religion, but about keeping Americans safe. They believe the U.S. must be more careful about who is allowed to enter the country.

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