President Trump's New Travel Ban

Key Points

• Ban affects nationals of 12 countries and imposes heightened restrictions on people from 7 others
• Exemptions are provided for specific categories of individuals, including lawful permanent residents and existing visa holders
• Ban has been carefully crafted to avoid legal challenges and targets countries with deficient screening and vetting processes
• Legal challenges may focus on the factual grounds for targeting specific countries and potential impact on individuals

Pros

• Enhances national security by restricting entry of individuals from high-risk countries
• Includes exemptions for certain categories of individuals, such as lawful permanent residents and existing visa holders

Cons

• Criticism from foreign leaders and international groups for being discriminatory and cruel
• Potential negative impact on people-to-people ties, educational exchange, and diplomatic relations

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