President Trump to ban citizens of 43 countries from visiting the US
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The Donald Trump administration is set to impose a wide travel ban on citizens of 43 countries in a new ban as part of an immigration crackdown launched by the US President at the start of his second term in January. The New York Times reported that an internal memo divides the countries into three categories. The first group (named ‘red list’) comprises 11 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Their citizens are proposed to be ‘flatly barred’ from entry into the United States. The second group (‘orange list’) consists of 10 nations, to which travel would be restricted but not cut off. For them, rich business travelers may be allowed entry into the US, but not on tourist or immigrant visas. They are Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Turkmenistan. The third category (yellow list), the biggest of the three at 22 countries, would be given 60 days to improve perceived weaknesses, with the threat of being transferred to one of the other lists if they didn’t shape up. It includes Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Republic of Congo, Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe. One of the American officials, speaking anonymously, cautioned that there were likely to be variations on the list and that it had yet to be sanctioned by the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Related Posts Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Shaibu: I support Obaseki and seek governorship. Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has pledged to remain loyal to Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, despite Read more Citigroup expects more foreign investment in Nigeria and others despite FX turmoil. Citigroup Inc. has stated that Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya are among the African nations that are anticipated to attract more Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Trump Administration Cancels Extended Temporary Protected Status for 500,000 Haitians
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The Trump administration announced on Thursday, February 20, the cancellation of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension granted to over 500,000 Haitians by former President Joe Biden. TPS is a program that allows foreign nationals to remain in the United States if they cannot return home due to war, natural disasters, or other “extraordinary” conditions. Under Biden, TPS for Haitians had been extended by 18 months, lasting until February 2026. However, this extension will now expire on August 3. Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem stated, “President Trump and I are returning TPS to its original status: temporary.” She further emphasized, “This is part of President Trump’s promise to rescind policies that were magnets for illegal immigration and inconsistent with the law,” according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statement. The number of Haitians eligible for TPS has increased significantly, from 57,000 in 2011 to 520,694 in 2024, based on U.S. government estimates. The DHS spokeswoman criticized the extended TPS as “far longer than justified or necessary.” Upon returning to office, Trump swiftly ordered a review of the entire TPS program. During his campaign, he made unfounded claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio City, alleging they were responsible for stealing and eating local pets. Beatriz Lopez, Co-Executive Director of the Immigration Hub, criticized the move, saying, “The Trump administration is ripping stability away from half a million Haitians who have built their lives here — children, workers, parents, and neighbors who have become integral to American communities and contributed to our economy. This reckless decision doesn’t just harm them; it destabilizes the very businesses, families, and local economies that rely on them.” This action follows last month’s decision to revoke protection from deportation for over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States. “The people of this country want these dirtbags out. They want their communities to be safe,” Noem said during an interview on Fox News in January. Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake in 2010, has faced ongoing political instability and more recently has been plagued by rising violence from armed groups. Related Posts US position in global justice, accountability, By Ambassador Schaack. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, discusses U.S. justice and accountability policy abroad. OLUKOREDE YISHAU, chief of Read more Tinubu Unveils Ambitious Economic Plan to Halve Inflation by 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined an ambitious economic agenda aimed at reducing Nigeria’s inflation rate from the current 34.6% Read more Nigeria and the British Monarchy: A Legacy of Visits and Diplomatic Ties Throughout history, Nigeria has enjoyed a unique relationship with the British Monarchy, marked by mutual visits that reflect shared historical, Read more 2024 Elections: A Mixed Bag of Milestones, Setbacks, and Electoral Integrity Challenges The year 2024 marked a significant milestone for Nigeria as it celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. The electoral Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Trump Administration Sues New York, Accusing State of Prioritizing “Illegal Aliens Over American Citizens”
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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday, February 12, that the Justice Department is taking legal action against the state of New York and its top officials, alleging that the state’s policies prioritize “illegal aliens over American citizens.” During her first news conference since taking office, Bondi claimed that “millions” of individuals with violent criminal records have entered communities, bringing violence and drugs. She blamed states like New York for exacerbating the issue through permissive immigration policies. “As you know, we sued Illinois and New York didn’t listen. So now you’re next,” Bondi stated. The lawsuit targets the state of New York, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Mark Schroeder, the state’s motor vehicles commissioner. Hochul’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. James defended New York’s laws, saying, “I am prepared to defend our laws, just as I always have.” Bondi argued that New York’s policies restrict law enforcement agencies from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, allowing criminals to operate without consequences. To emphasize her point, she introduced Tammy Nobles, an “Angel Mom,” whose 20-year-old daughter, Kayla Hamilton, was killed in 2022 by a member of the MS-13 gang in New York. “Yet he was released, flown to Maryland, where he committed this violent murder,” Bondi said. While Bondi did not specify the legal violations by New York, she asserted that the state’s policies hinder law enforcement from conducting background checks on potentially violent offenders who are in the country illegally. This lawsuit follows a similar legal action against Illinois and Chicago last week, where the Justice Department accused the state and city of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through their sanctuary policies. Bondi’s announcement comes amid a series of federal court rulings that have temporarily blocked several of President Donald Trump’s policies, including attempts to freeze spending, reduce the federal workforce, end automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil, and send transgender women to men’s prisons. However, a judge in Boston allowed Trump’s federal employee buyout plan to proceed. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the rulings, stating, “77 million Americans voted to elect this president. Each injunction is an abuse of the rule of law and an attempt to thwart the will of the people.” Trump has vowed to comply with the rulings while pursuing legal avenues to overturn them. Bondi dismissed the possibility of judicial impeachments, as suggested by Trump aide Elon Musk, saying, “We’re going to follow the law right now. We’re going to follow the process. These are federal judges with lifetime appointments. But they will be struck down ultimately by the Supreme Court of the United States if the appellate courts don’t follow the law as well.” A former Florida attorney general and 18-year state prosecutor, Bondi previously defended Trump during his first impeachment. Since her appointment, Trump has pardoned nearly all individuals charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, and the Justice Department has dismissed prosecutors involved in the investigation. At her confirmation hearing, Bondi assured lawmakers that her role at the Justice Department would remain free of political influence. “Politics will not play a part,” Bondi said. “I’ve demonstrated that my entire career as a prosecutor, as attorney general, and I will continue to do that.” The lawsuit against New York marks the latest escalation in the ongoing debate over immigration policies and their impact on public safety. Related Posts Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Shaibu: I support Obaseki and seek governorship. Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has pledged to remain loyal to Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, despite Read more Citigroup expects more foreign investment in Nigeria and others despite FX turmoil. Citigroup Inc. has stated that Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya are among the African nations that are anticipated to attract more Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.