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Which countries is Trump banning immigration from?

Asked 6 days ago

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Trump plans to ban immigration from what he calls 'third-world countries,' specifically mentioning a review of green card holders from 19 countries, including Iran, Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Haiti. Immigration processing from Afghanistan is paused while the Department of Homeland Security reviews asylum cases. The exact list of all 19 countries is not specified in the provided information.

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Trump says he plans to end immigration from "Third-World Countries"
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Trump says he plans to end immigration from "Third-World Countries"

Trump calls for a review of green card holders from 19 countries of concern, including Iran, Venezuela, and Afghanistan.

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Trump proposes cutting off migration from an unspecified number of countries he deems third world and calls for a review of all green card holders from 19 'countries of concern,' including Haiti, Iran, and Venezuela.

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