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Trump’s Travel Ban: What are its Effects?
President Trump has another "tremendous victory" under his belt in his quest to control immigration. In a recent 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on travel from seven different countries, five that are predominantly Muslim. People from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen are either banned or severely restricted from entering the United States for the time being. President Trump focused on these nations because they have a recent history of disorder and are known to harbor large extremist groups. President Trump's goal is to protect the United States' borders from future terrorist incidents, and he has been clear from the early days of his administration that he was willing to do everything in his power to battle the court's challenges to the travel ban. So, what are the effects of this monumental court ruling on these seven nations and beyond? This Temporary Ban Postpones the American Dream for Some While it is unfortunate that some immigrants will not be able to seek refuge in...
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