President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to impose a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns.
The big picture: The ban, taking effect on June 9 at 12:01 a.m., fully restricts entry for individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. • Partial restrictions will apply to nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. • The proclamation includes exemptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests.
Driving the news: Following an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, President Trump took the decision to sign th