Overview

• The ban fully bars entry for nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
• The order imposes partial restrictions on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
• Exemptions cover U.S. lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests.
• Trump cited a recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado to underscore the need for enhanced security vetting.
• Critics warn the sweeping order could face legal challenges and disproportionately affect communities from crisis-affected nations.