DHS to Announce Expanded Travel Ban, Impacting 30 Countries

Expanded Travel Ban Announcement

• DHS is preparing to announce additional countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the U.S.
• The current travel ban affects 19 nations, with officials considering an expansion to 30 countries.

Impact on Yemeni Community

• The Yemeni community in New York City is experiencing significant anxiety and concern over the travel ban.
• Many are worried about their ability to re-enter the country if they leave.

Asylum Claims and National Guard Shooting

• The Trump administration has paused decisions on asylum claims following the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national.
• Afghans who have completed the asylum process are reportedly being told their visas are no longer valid.

Calls for Full Travel Ban

• Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen met with the president, urging a full travel ban on countries deemed to be sending