Trump Reportedly Plans New Travel Ban Targeting Afghanistan and Pakistan

Sources suggest the ban could take effect next week, potentially impacting thousands of Afghan refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders.

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a new travel ban that could bar individuals from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the U.S., citing security and vetting concerns.
The proposed ban is part of a broader immigration crackdown and follows a January executive order requiring intensified vetting of foreign nationals.
The move could affect tens of thousands of Afghans, including those with Special Immigrant Visas, who face Taliban retribution for assisting U.S. efforts during the Afghanistan war.
The State Department's Afghan Relocation Office is seeking an exemption for SIV holders, but approval appears unlikely, and the office has been directed to prepare for closure by April.
No official announcement has been made, but sources indicate the ban could be implemented within a week, with other countries potentially included on the list.