Sat Mar 15 14:55:02 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration Considers Sweeping New Travel Ban Affecting Dozens of Countries
**Washington D.C.** – The Trump administration is reportedly considering a new travel ban that could restrict entry for citizens of at least 40 countries, according to a New York Times report. The proposed ban, based on a draft memo, categorizes countries into three tiers with varying levels of visa restrictions.
Ten countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea, face a complete visa suspension under the plan. A second group of five – Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan – would see partial suspensions impacting tourist, student, and other immigrant visas. Finally, 26 countries, including Belarus, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan, are flagged for potential partial visa suspensions if their governments fail to address unspecified deficiencies within 60 days.
A US official, speaking anonymously, cautioned that the list is subject to change and requires final approval from the administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The proposed ban stems from a January executive order mandating heightened security vetting for foreign nationals and a subsequent directive to identify countries with insufficient screening processes.
This new proposal echoes President Trump’s controversial first-term travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations, a policy that faced legal challenges and international criticism before ultimately being upheld by the Supreme Court. While the details remain fluid, the proposed ban represents a significant escalation of the administration’s immigration policies.
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