President Trump has issued a proclamation, effective June 9, which restricts entry to the US for nationals from 12 countries deemed threats to national security and public safety, building on previous travel bans. The affected countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and others while additional nations face partial restrictions. Unlike laws, proclamations don't need Congress approval but must follow statutory powers. The move is framed as a response to recent terrorist events, notably citing the Boulder attack, highlighting concerns over foreign nationals not properly vetted before entry.
The new proclamation ties in with previous travel bans imposed during Trump's first term, which the Supreme Court upheld in 2018, indicating a consistent policy approach.
In a social media video, Trump emphasized the June 1 attack in Boulder, Colorado as evidence of the risks posed by inadequately vetted foreign nationals.
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