Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
Executive Order 2017-04837
|Signed on March 7, 2017
45th Presidency
What it means
Temporarily restricts travel to the US from six predominantly Muslim countries (Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) for 90 days, while suspending refugee admissions for 120 days. The order implements enhanced screening procedures for foreign nationals.
Expected impact
- Reduced immigration from the six specified countries and a significant decrease in refugee admissions for at least 120 days
- Potential delays at airports and border crossings as officials implement new vetting procedures
- Legal challenges similar to those faced by the previous travel ban (Executive Order 13769)
- Enhanced security screening protocols for foreign nationals seeking US entry