Steve Inskeep

Yeah, Trump signed an order that will completely stop the travel to the U.S. by the citizens of 12 countries. Now, they include Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Citizens from seven other countries will be subject to partial bans. They include Cuba, Sierra Leone, and Venezuela. All this goes into effect on Monday. What was the justification?

Yeah, Trump signed an order that will completely stop the travel to the U.S. by the citizens of 12 countries. Now, they include Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Citizens from seven other countries will be subject to partial bans. They include Cuba, Sierra Leone, and Venezuela. All this goes into effect on Monday. What was the justification?

Well, the justification for such a sweeping ban was that the White House at least says the action was needed to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and that these countries lacked the right vetting capabilities. In a video statement, Trump actually cited the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado as an example of why this is necessary.

Well, the justification for such a sweeping ban was that the White House at least says the action was needed to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and that these countries lacked the right vetting capabilities. In a video statement, Trump actually cited the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado as an example of why this is necessary.

Well, the justification for such a sweeping ban was that the White House at least says the action was needed to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and that these countries lacked the right vetting capabilities. In a video statement, Trump actually cited the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado as an example of why this is necessary.

In the 21st century, we've seen one terror attack after another carried out by foreign visa overstayers from dangerous places all over the world.

In the 21st century, we've seen one terror attack after another carried out by foreign visa overstayers from dangerous places all over the world.

In the 21st century, we've seen one terror attack after another carried out by foreign visa overstayers from dangerous places all over the world.

Now, Steve, I do want to note that that man charged with that attack is actually from Egypt, which is not among the countries listed in the travel ban.

Now, Steve, I do want to note that that man charged with that attack is actually from Egypt, which is not among the countries listed in the travel ban.

Now, Steve, I do want to note that that man charged with that attack is actually from Egypt, which is not among the countries listed in the travel ban.

Okay. I am just remembering eight years ago, this happened very early in the administration. It happened rather abruptly. There was chaos at airports. There were immediate lawsuits. What has the response been this time?

Okay. I am just remembering eight years ago, this happened very early in the administration. It happened rather abruptly. There was chaos at airports. There were immediate lawsuits. What has the response been this time?

Okay. I am just remembering eight years ago, this happened very early in the administration. It happened rather abruptly. There was chaos at airports. There were immediate lawsuits. What has the response been this time?

Yeah, I will say advocates were ready and they were waiting for this to come, you know, already taking action now that it's here. They acknowledge that while the Trump administration did make some exceptions, such as carving out an exception for Afghans who worked for the U.S.

Yeah, I will say advocates were ready and they were waiting for this to come, you know, already taking action now that it's here. They acknowledge that while the Trump administration did make some exceptions, such as carving out an exception for Afghans who worked for the U.S.

Yeah, I will say advocates were ready and they were waiting for this to come, you know, already taking action now that it's here. They acknowledge that while the Trump administration did make some exceptions, such as carving out an exception for Afghans who worked for the U.S.

government during the war in Afghanistan, there are still tens of thousands of Afghans, especially FAMI members, who will not be allowed to enter the U.S. under the new ban.

government during the war in Afghanistan, there are still tens of thousands of Afghans, especially FAMI members, who will not be allowed to enter the U.S. under the new ban.

government during the war in Afghanistan, there are still tens of thousands of Afghans, especially FAMI members, who will not be allowed to enter the U.S. under the new ban.