U.S. President Donald Trump’s new travel ban will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, June 9, 2025. The policy restricts entry to the United States for nationals from 12 countries, citing national security risks and challenges in verifying identities and criminal histories.
Countries Affected
The full travel ban applies to:
Afghanistan
Myanmar
Chad
Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen
Partial restrictions are also being placed on travelers from:
Burundi
Cuba
Laos
Sierra Leone
Togo
Turkmenistan
Venezuela
Reasons Behind the Ban
The Trump administration argues that the affected countries either harbor terrorist threats, fail to share security data, or have inadequate systems to confirm travelers’ identities. A recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, by an Egyptian national was cited as an example of the threat, though Egypt is not included in the ban.
Backlash and Response
The ban has drawn criticism both in the U.S. and internationally:
Chad’s Government announced reciprocal visa restrictions on Americans, calling the move disrespectful.
Afghan Allies who once supported U.S. missions fear for their lives and futures.
U.S. Lawmakers, especially Democrats like Rep. Ro Khanna, have condemned the action, calling it unconstitutional and inhumane.
Historical Context
This new order echoes the controversial travel ban from Trump’s first term in 2017, which targeted several Muslim-majority nations and was heavily litigated.
