U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new travel ban aimed at protecting America from foreign threats following a terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.
The order restricts entry for citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The decision follows a violent attack during a Jewish protest in Boulder, where authorities blame a 45-year-old suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who was illegally residing in the U.S..
Trump stated that the incident highlights the dangers of inadequate vetting of foreign nationals, reinforcing the need for stronger security measures.
According to the FBI, Soliman allegedly used explosives to target demonstrators, injuring eight people.
Authorities continue to investigate the attack as a targeted act of terrorism, while the White House defends the travel ban as a necessary step to ensure national security.
Trump’s original travel ban, introduced in 2017, restricted entry from seven Muslim-majority countries, sparking nationwide protests and legal challenges.
The Supreme Court upheld a revised version of the ban in 2018, allowing restrictions on specific nations deemed security risks.
The new executive order expands the list of affected countries and imposes additional entry limitations on Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Critics argue that the policy discriminates against Muslim-majority nations, while supporters claim it strengthens national security.