Immigration · National Security · Foreign Policy·June 9, 2025
State Department Presidential Proclamation 10014 strands 19,000 students
12 nations fully blocked while 7 more restricted stranding 19,000 international students
Jun. 9, 2025: Travel ban took effect on 12 countries (full) and 7 countries (partial)
Dec. 2025 expansion: 19 full bans, 20 partial restrictions
Jan. 2026: Visa processing frozen for 75 countries total
Student, exchange, tourist, and business visas suspended for affected countries
Most comprehensive executive travel restriction in modern U.S. history
Crafted with legal precision citing specific vetting concerns
Civil rights groups filed lawsuits on equal protection, due process, and religious freedom grounds
Narrow waivers exist for medical emergencies and humanitarian cases with few approvals
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