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New Travel Ban Could Target Dozens of Countries, U.S. Memo Reveals
- The U.S. government is considering expanding travel restrictions to block citizens from 36 more countries from entering the United States.
- An internal State Department memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sets a 60-day window for countries to address U.S. concerns or face partial or full travel suspensions.
- The list of countries potentially affected includes nations in Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia like Angola, Ghana, Cambodia, and Syria.
- Concerns cited in the memo include issues with identity documentation, lack of cooperation in deportation cases, and visa overstays.
- Maintaining U.S. border integrity and public safety, as well as potential risks like passport security and anti-American activity, are emphasized.
- The expansion of travel restrictions could be one of the largest in recent memory, potentially tripling the number of countries affected from 12 to 36.
- A senior State Department official highlighted that visa policies are constantly reviewed to ensure Americans' safety.
- The potential impact of the expanded travel ban is significant for various reasons including business trips, academic visas, family reunifications, and tourism.
- All eyes are on diplomatic responses as countries have 60 days to meet U.S. requirements to avoid being excluded from travel to the United States.
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