Trump Administration Delays Announcement of New Travel Restrictions

The State Department has extended its deadline to finalize a list of 43 countries facing potential travel bans or visa restrictions.

President Trump signed an executive order in January directing the State Department to identify countries with deficient vetting processes by March 21, but the deadline has now been extended.
Reports suggest 43 countries are under consideration for travel restrictions, with 11 on a 'red' list facing complete bans and 10 on an 'orange' list with visa limitations.
Countries reportedly on the 'red' list include Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Bhutan.
The State Department emphasized that the policy aims to enhance national security and public safety through stricter visa screening processes.
The delay has left the implementation timeline uncertain, fueling debates over the policy's humanitarian, economic, and diplomatic implications.