Trump Reinstates Controversial Travel Ban, Sparking New Legal Battles

President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban is back. On his first day back in office, he signed a proclamation restricting travel from 12 countries and partially limiting others. The list includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Partial restrictions apply to Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The White House cited national security concerns, claiming the need to vet travelers more rigorously. Salman Azam, attorney and board president of the Downtown Islamic Center, stated, "It wasn't completely struck down, but it was narrowed last time, and we're ready to fight that fight." Legal challenges are anticipated, mirroring the challenges faced during a similar ban in Trump's first term. The ban's impact on international relations and human rights will be closely monitored.