Exec. Order 13769

Executive Order 13769, signed by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017, is often referred to as the "Travel Ban." It restricted entry into the United States for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries—Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen—for 90 days. The order aimed to enhance national security by allowing the government to review and tighten immigration policies. It faced widespread legal challenges, protests, and revisions, with critics arguing it was discriminatory and harmful, while supporters claimed it was necessary to prevent terrorism. Subsequent rulings and amendments shaped its final form and implementation.