# **Trump’s Travel Ban: Full List of Banned Countries & Latest Updates**

 

Donald Trump’s travel ban affected 12 countries—here’s the full list, latest updates, and expert reactions. Stay informed on US immigration policies.  

 **Trump’s Controversial Travel Ban: What You Need to Know**  

Former President **Donald Trump** implemented a **travel ban** affecting citizens from **12 countries**, citing national security concerns. The policy, officially called the **"Executive Order Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry"**, sparked global debate on immigration, human rights, and discrimination.  

 **🔹 Which Countries Were Banned?**  

The **Trump travel ban** initially targeted **Muslim-majority nations** before expanding. The final list included:  

✅ **Iran**  

✅ **Libya**  

✅ **Somalia**  

✅ **Syria**  

✅ **Yemen**  

✅ **Venezuela** (government officials)  

✅ **North Korea**  

✅ **Chad** (later removed)  

✅ **Iraq** (restrictions eased)  

✅ **Sudan** (removed in 2020)  

✅ **Nigeria** (later added)  

✅ **Myanmar (Burma)** (later added)  

✅ **Eritrea** (later added)  

✅ **Kyrgyzstan** (later added)  

*Source: [U.S. Department of State]

 **💡 Why Was the Ban Implemented?**  

The Trump administration argued the policy was necessary to **prevent terrorism** and strengthen **US border security**. Critics, however, called it a **"Muslim ban"**, accusing Trump of discrimination.  

*"This policy was more about politics than security."* – **Amnesty International** ([Read Full Report](https://qalamakaar.blogspot.com/))  

**📌 Key Impacts of the Travel Ban**  

✔ **Families Separated:** Many visa holders were stranded abroad.  

✔ **Diplomatic Tensions:** Affected countries condemned the ban.  

✔ **Legal Battles:** The Supreme Court upheld a revised version in 2018.  

✔ **Biden’s Reversal:** President **Joe Biden** revoked the ban in 2021.  

 **🔗 Recommended Reads:**  

- **[BBC News](#)** – Full timeline of Trump’s travel ban 

- **[ACLU Lawsuit](#)** – Legal challenges against the ban 

- **[Pew Research](https://qalamakaar.blogspot.com/)** – Public opinion on immigration policies (High Authority)  

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