The White House has implemented a new travel ban impacting citizens from 12 countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Libya, Myanmar, and Sudan. This action, paralleling a previous initiative from the Trump administration, raises concerns within affected communities, particularly in the Bay Area. Local leaders, like Harith Elrufaie from the Sudanese Association, express disappointment, noting how this ban complicates family reunification efforts for many individuals awaiting immigration approval. The ban cites national security threats and aims to enhance immigration law enforcement, yet critics argue it disproportionately affects vulnerable nations like Sudan.
"I stated that it is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security..."
"Many will not be able to see their parents who fled the war, even though their paperwork has been there for many months..."
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