Zimbabwe is among 43 countries potentially facing U.S. travel restrictions under a new proposal categorizing countries by threat level. The country is in the ‘yellow’ tier, allowing a 60-day period to address concerns, while stricter penalties await those in red and orange categories. This move continues a trend initiated during President Trump’s administration, which faced significant backlash and legal challenges.
Zimbabwe is among 43 nations potentially facing travel restrictions to the United States, as reported by various U.S. media outlets on Friday. Under a proposed expansion of travel bans discussed within President Donald Trump’s administration, countries are categorized into three tiers: red, orange, and yellow, based on perceived threats to national security and public safety.
The red category includes 11 countries whose citizens would face a complete entry ban to the U.S., such as Afghanistan, Cuba, and North Korea, among others. Meanwhile, countries in the orange category, which includes nations such as Belarus and Russia, would encounter modified visa restrictions for immigrants, tourists, and students.
Zimbabwe falls under the yellow category, which allows for a 60-day period to address U.S. concerns before risk of moving to a more stringent classification. This tier comprises several countries that could face severe travel restrictions—including Angola, the Dominican Republic, and Chad—if no progress is made. The memo outlining these categorizations is pending approval and is subject to potential changes.
This travel restriction proposal follows an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at protecting the U.S. from foreigners deemed threats to national security. During a recent press conference, President Trump refrained from elaborating on the specific countries that may be included in the upcoming list, suggesting it would be unwise to disclose such information publicly.
Twenty days into his presidency in 2017, Trump signed a contentious executive order that limited entry from several predominantly Muslim countries, sparking protests and legal challenges that labeled it a “Muslim ban.” Although the Supreme Court later upheld a revised version of this ban in 2018, President Joe Biden rescinded it upon his inauguration in 2021, denouncing it as contradictory to the nation’s values that welcome diversity.
In summary, Zimbabwe is among 43 countries facing potential U.S. travel restrictions due to concerns about national security. The categories established place Zimbabwe in the ‘yellow’ tier, necessitating action within 60 days to avoid harsher restrictions. This development is a continuation of the travel ban policies initiated by President Trump, which have undergone substantial legal and political challenges. President Biden’s repeal of the prior bans highlights the ongoing debate regarding immigration policy in the U.S.
Original Source: www.zimlive.com
