Reparation of entry: Criticism of Trump’s new entry lock for twelve states

Human rights organizations react with sharp criticism to the entry barrier for nationals from twelve countries announced by US President Donald Trump. Amnesty International spoke on platform X of a “discriminatory, racist and simply cruel” measure “that only spreads” false information and hatred “.

Human Rights First warned in a message about difficult consequences for refugees, asylum seekers and other groups in need of protection – including many who were waiting for family reunification in the USA. According to Oxfam, the measure does not serve national security, but demonize “communities that are looking for protection and opportunities in the USA”.

Measure should apply from Monday

On Wednesday evening, Trump announced the entry barrier for people from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. People from seven other countries – Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela – should only be allowed to enter a limited extent. The measure should take effect from next Monday.

The African Union, which belongs to many of the affected countries, also commented. The sovereign right of the United States is recognized to protect its limits, it was said in a message. At the same time, one appeals to Washington, “balanced, fact -based and to act in the spirit of the long -term partnership between the USA and Africa”.

The measure provides for exceptions: for example for people with a permanent residence permit for the USA (“GreenCard”), double nationals with a pass of a non-affected country or certain family members of US citizens. Diplomats, participants of international sporting events as well as recognized refugees and Afghan local forces with a special visa are also excluded.

US President refers to attack on Jewish demo

Trump justified the entry restrictions, especially with security concerns. According to his words, the US authorities would not have enough information from many of the affected countries in order to be able to reliably assess the danger potential of those who travel. In addition, some states refused to take back rejected or liable persons. “Quite simply: We cannot allow migration from countries in which we cannot check the people who want to enter the United States safely and reliably,” said Trump in a video published on his platform.

As a specific example, he cited the attack on a Jewish demonstration in the city of Boulder in the US state of Colorado last weekend. The alleged perpetrator, a man from Egypt, was illegally in the United States. Trump said the incident showed which dangers of people who were not properly checked – as well as from those who arrived with a visa and then stayed longer than allowed. “We don’t want them,” he said.

The 45 -year -old man, who was arrested as a suspect because of the attack in Boulder, was illegally in the United States, according to the authorities. However, Egypt is not affected by the new entry restrictions.

“Muslim Ban” in the first term in office

In his first term (2017–2021), Trump had issued a controversial ban on entry. At that time, the so -called “Muslim Ban” prohibited refugees and citizens of several mostly Muslim countries to enter the United States – including Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Iraq was later deleted by the list.

At that time, the measure came into force without warning and ensured chaotic conditions at international airports. People with valid residence permits were initially held or sent back. The “Muslim Ban” burdened relationships with affected countries, separated families and fell many people in uncertainty. At the same time, a broad counter -movement quickly formed. After massive protests and legal disputes, the Trump government revised the rules.

Now there is a judgment of Supreme Court

In June 2018, the Supreme Court finally confirmed a final version that also included countries such as North Korea. The admission of some Muslim countries that were not majority served the Trump government to invalidate the accusation of religious discrimination. Despite the sharp rules, there were also exceptions at the time – for example for diplomats.

Trump’s successor, the Democrat Joe Biden, picked up the decree in January 2021, only hours after his inauguration.

In his now published video, Trump described the restrictions at that time as one of the “most successful measures” of his government. They had made a decisive contribution to preventing larger foreign terrorist attacks in the United States. This time, legal resistance is expected – however, the judgment of the Supreme Court from 2018 Trump could offer a stronger legal basis and make possible complaints difficult.