Trump’s third world migration ban explained after National Guard shooting suspect identified

Refugee admissions were halted for 120 days, and indefinitely for Syrian refugee resettlement.

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After court challenges, that order was replaced in March 2017 with Executive Order 13780, which narrowed the restrictions; removing Iraq, exempting valid visa or green-card holders and suspending refugee admissions.

Earlier in 2025, Trump reinstated and expanded a travel ban via Proclamation 10949, effective June 9.

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