Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Targeting 12 Countries Following Boulder Attack

In a significant policy move, President Donald Trump signs a new executive order imposing a comprehensive travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, citing national security concerns. The proclamation, signed on June 4, 2025, comes in the wake of a recent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, which the administration references as a catalyst for the decision.

The countries facing a full travel ban include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, seven countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra. . .