Trump Administration Reviews Expanded Travel Ban Targeting 43 Countries

The proposed three-tier system includes complete bans, restricted travel, and compliance deadlines, with no final decision yet made.

The proposed travel ban divides 43 countries into three tiers: 'red,' 'orange,' and 'yellow,' based on perceived security risks.
Eleven countries on the 'red' list, including Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, would face a complete travel ban.
The 'orange' list includes 10 countries, such as Russia and Myanmar, with restricted travel and mandatory in-person visa interviews.
Twenty-two countries, primarily in Africa and the Caribbean, are on the 'yellow' list, given 60 days to address security concerns or risk stricter restrictions.
The proposal builds on a similar policy from Trump’s first term, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018, and remains under review with ongoing public and political debate.