US President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban took effect, prohibiting citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, from entering the US unless they qualify for rare exemptions. The ban, aimed at reducing terrorism and overstays, has been criticized by human rights organizations and affected nations, including Venezuela, which condemned it as discriminatory. While some individuals, such as students and workers with valid offers, may be exempt, the policy has caused anxiety among immigrant communities, prompting advocacy groups to prepare legal challenges.
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