Immigration: U.S. considers to widen travel ban to over 30 countries

The U.S. is considering to expand its travel ban, which could grow from 19 to more than 30 affected countries.

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00:00The United States is considering expanding its travel ban,

00:04potentially raising the number of affected countries from 19 to over 30.

00:08The plan was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noam,

00:13though she did not say which countries might be added.

00:18Noam told Fox News that President Donald Trump is continuing to evaluate targeted countries as part of the review.

00:25In June, Trump signed a proclamation barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S.

00:30and imposing restrictions on travelers from seven others,

00:34citing the threat of foreign terrorists and other security risks.

00:38The measures cover both immigrants and non-immigrants, including tourists, students and business travelers.

00:44Any expansion would mark a further tightening of U.S. migration policies

00:48coming after last week's shooting of two National Guard members in Washington.

00:53Trump has also ordered a broad review of asylum cases approved under the Biden administration

00:58and green cards issued to citizens of 19 countries.