US immigration restrictions
Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Complete List of 27 Countries Facing Full and Partial Restrictions
Dec 17, 2025 05:16 pm CST
President Trump has expanded the US travel ban to include Palestine and seven other new countries, citing national security concerns and inadequate vetting capabilities. The expanded ban now includes 20 countries under full restrictions and 19 nations facing partial visa limitations, primarily affecting immigrant, tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas. The White House justifies these measures by pointing to security threats, unreliable documentation systems, and weak information sharing protocols.
Trump's Xenophobic Attacks: President Labels Somalia "Filthy" and Targets Congresswoman Omar in Anti-Immigration Tirade
Dec 10, 2025 05:42 pm CST
During a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump launched an inflammatory attack on Somali immigrants and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, using derogatory language and reinforcing his administration's restrictive immigration policies targeting 19 countries deemed "high-risk." Trump admitted to previously using the term "shithole countries" while discussing African nations and boasted about plans to "permanently pause" migration from what he calls "Third World Countries."
Trump Announces Permanent Pause on Migration from Third World Countries Following White House Area Shooting
Nov 28, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan national, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to permanently pause migration from all Third World countries. The controversial policy would terminate Biden-era admissions, deport immigrants deemed risks or public charges, and end federal benefits to non-citizens. This dramatic shift comes after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom was killed in the Washington incident, fueling Trump's claims about immigration threats to American society.