The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of 43 countries as part of a new ban, continuing an immigration crackdown initiated at the start of his second term in January.
According to an internal memo reported by The New York Times, these countries are divided into three categories:
Red List: This group includes 11 countries—Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Citizens from these nations would face a complete travel ban, being "flatly barred" from entering the United States.
Orange List: This category, which includes 10 nations, would impose restricted travel. Affluent business travelers might still be allowed entry, but immigrant and tourist visas would be denied. Countries in this group include Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Turkmenistan.
Yellow List: The largest category, with 22 countries, would have a 60-day window to address perceived deficiencies. Failure to comply could result in being moved to a stricter category. Nations in this group include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu, and Zimbabwe.
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, noted that the list is subject to change and has not yet been approved by the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
If enacted, this policy could have significant implications for international relations and immigration. It reflects the administration's continued focus on national security, though critics argue it disproportionately affects certain regions and communities.
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