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Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals

Original title: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats

June 4, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This policy directly impacts the ability of citizens from specific, yet-to-be-named countries to travel to or immigrate to the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foreign nationals from identified countries

These individuals face full or partial suspension of their ability to enter the United States.

Department of State

The agency is responsible for identifying deficient countries and implementing visa restrictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 4, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to restrict the entry of foreign nationals from countries identified as having deficient screening and vetting protocols. The order follows a review process mandated by a previous executive order to address national security and public safety risks.

Why It Matters

This policy directly impacts the ability of citizens from specific, yet-to-be-named countries to travel to or immigrate to the United States.

Key Facts

The proclamation restricts entry for nationals from countries with deficient vetting and screening information.
The Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, identified the affected countries.
The order cites authority under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The policy aims to address risks related to terrorism, visa overstays, and lack of cooperation in accepting removable nationals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are affected by this proclamation?

The document references a report presented on April 9, 2025, that identifies the countries, but the specific list of countries is not included in the text of this proclamation.

What is the legal basis for these restrictions?

The President cites authority under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and section 301 of title 3, United States Code.

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Discoveries

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Continuation of Administrative Policy

The document explicitly links current actions to the President's first administration and a specific January 2025 executive order, indicating a consistent policy trajectory.

Donald Trump Executive Order 14161

Connected Entities

personDonald Trump“President of the United States issuing the proclamation.”Map →

bill_numberProclamation 10949“The specific executive action document.”Map →

otherImmigration and Nationality Act“The legal statute providing the authority for these restrictions.”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14161“The foundational order requiring the vetting report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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