Trump Administration Expands Controversial Travel Ban, Targeting Over a Dozen Countries

The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban policy, now restricting entry and visas for citizens from a wide range of countries, including Turkmenistan, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, Libya, Chad, Sudan, Laos, Yemen, Togo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Burundi, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, United States, Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela. Critics argue that such measures disproportionately impact marginalized communities and refugees, raising concerns about human rights and international solidarity. The administration justifies the policy as a matter of national security, but advocacy groups and legal experts continue to challenge its fairness and effectiveness.