Highlights
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that places restrictions on certain foreign nationals from entering the U.S., citing the need to protect the U.S. from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats.
Certain foreign nationals of 12 countries will be fully restricted from entering the U.S., and certain foreign nationals of seven countries will be partially restricted from entering the U.S.
This Holland & Knight alert discusses the scope of restrictions, reasons for and exceptions to the bans, as well as anticipated legal challenges.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 4, 2025, placing restrictions on certain foreign nationals from entering the U.S., effective June 9, 2025. President Trump cited the need to protect the U