Trump Expands Travel Ban: Syria, Palestinian Passport Holders Added to Restricted List

• Trump administration expanded its travel ban, adding five new countries to the full restriction list: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.
• Individuals holding Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents now face a complete travel restriction to the US.
• Fifteen additional countries, including Nigeria and Tanzania, were placed under partial travel restrictions.
• The administration cited "widespread corruption, fraudulent or unreliable civil documents," high visa overstay rates, and lack of government control as reasons.
• The White House stated the measures are crucial for national security, counterterrorism, and enforcing immigration laws.

Why It Matters: US travel ban expanded to include more nations and Palestinian passport holders, citing security concerns.