Proclamation 10949
 | This article needs to be updated. (June 2025) |
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| Type | Presidential proclamation |
|---|---|
| President | Donald Trump |
| Signed | June 4, 2025 |
| Federal Register details | |
| Federal Register document number | 2025-10669 |
| Publication date | June 10, 2025 |
| Document citation | 90 FR 24497 |
Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats is a presidential proclamation that restricts the entry of travelers from twelve countries. The proclamation was signed by president Donald Trump on June 4, 2025, with the restrictions being in force from June 9, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT (UTC−4).
Background
[edit]In his first term, president Donald Trump signed three executive orders implementing a travel ban.[1] In June 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Hawaii that Trump's travel ban was constitutional.[2]
Executive Order 14161
[edit]On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14161 titled "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats". The order seeks to protect Americans "from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten [U.S.] national security, espouse hateful ideologies, or otherwise exploit immigration laws for malevolent purposes." To achieve this goal, the order calls for enhanced vetting and screening measures for all foreign nationals seeking to enter or already present in the United States since January 20, 2021. It directs federal agencies a 60-day period to review, recommend, and implement necessary updates to existing procedures to ensure national security and public safety.[3]
In doing so, the order also seeks to identify deficiencies in the information needed to assess whether nationals of particular countries pose a security threat, using a standardized risk assessment baseline. If a foreign government fails to provide adequate information, or if other risk factors are present, the administration may impose entry restrictions and take steps to remove individuals already in the country. The order may reinstate and expand upon earlier directives issued during Trump's first term, commonly referred to as the "travel ban".[4]
In March 2025, the Trump administration began finalizing a list of countries whose citizens would be barred from entering the United States, largely derived from Executive Order 13769 and 13780.[5] The New York Times reported on a draft list that would ban citizens of eleven countries from entering the U.S., sharply restrict citizens of ten other countries, and give twenty-two countries sixty days to address concerns from the Department of State.[6]
Proclamation
[edit]Fully restricted
[edit]On June 4, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation restricting citizens of the following countries from entering the U.S.[1][7]
Partially restricted
[edit]The order also partially bans travelers from the following countries, where citizens may only seek temporary work visas:
Exemptions
[edit]The policy excludes the following:[8]
- Visa holders
- Permanent residents
- Diplomatic and official visa holders
- Certain immediate relative immigrant visas (spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens)
- Adoptions by U.S. citizens
- Immigrant visas for Iranian citizens facing ethnic and religious persecution in their country
- Dual nationals applying with a passport not subjected to the ban
- Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for U.S. government employees and Afghan citizens
- Participants in certain major sporting events (such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics)
In a video message, Trump said his order was in response to the 2025 Boulder fire attack.[7][9]
Responses
[edit]The Washington Post wrote that the order was likely to incite legal challenges.[1]
The order was denounced by a number of Democratic senators and representatives, including Adam Schiff, Pramila Jayapal, Chris Murphy, Ed Markey, and Don Beyer.[10]
Amnesty International USA called the ban "discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel".[10]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said the ban was "overbroad, unnecessary and ideologically motivated".[10]
See also
[edit]- List of proclamations by Donald Trump (2025)
- List of executive orders in the second presidency of Donald Trump
- Immigration policy of the second Donald Trump administration
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Nakamura, David; Davies, Emily (June 4, 2025). "Trump administration reinstates and expands travel ban". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Hackman, Michelle (June 4, 2025). "Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries From Traveling to U.S." The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats". The White House (Press release). January 20, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Shie, Grace; Bailey, Morgan; L. Del Rey, Maximillian; E. England, Emily (January 29, 2025). "Executive Order Calling for Enhanced Screening and Vetting of Foreign Nationals". Mayer Brown. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Savage, Charlie; Wong, Edward (March 6, 2025). "Trump Administration Prepares to Revive and Expand Travel Bans". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Savage, Charlie; Bensinger, Ken (March 14, 2025). "Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Singh, Maanvi; Pengelly, Maanvi (June 4, 2025). "Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US". The Guardian. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ Lowenkron, Hadriana; Wingrove, Josh (June 4, 2025). "Trump Signs Travel Ban for 12 Countries Including Afghanistan". Bloomberg News. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Aleaziz, Hamed (June 4, 2025). "Trump Orders Entry Ban for People From 12 Countries". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Gabbatt, Adam (June 5, 2025). "Democrats denounce Trump's 'reckless' and 'discriminatory' travel ban". The Guardian. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
