On Friday, January 27, 2017, President Trump issued anExecutive Order titled “Protectingthe Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.”
Among other provisions, the Executive Ordersuspends entry of nationals from seven designated countries for 90 days fromthe date of the order. These sevencountries are:
– Iran
– Iraq
– Libya
– Somalia
– Sudan
– Syria
– Yemen
The order does not define what “from” one of the sevendesignated countries means. Due to thevagueness of the order, it is best to interpret “from” as including passportholders, citizens, nationals, and dual nationals from these seven designatedcountries.
There is an exception for refugees that were in transit tothe US at the time the order was issued. In addition, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcedon Sunday that Legal Permanent Residents (green card holders) would be able toenter the US, absent significant derogatory information indicating the greencard holder posed a threat to US national security.
After the 90 day ban, travel is not automaticallyreinstated. The US DHS is required toreport whether countries have provided information needed to determine that theforeign national(s) is not a security or public safety threat.
Several court cases have been filed challenging thePresident’s Executive Order. These courtcases have generally been decided against the order, but none of the cases havespecifically struck down the order. Reports indicate that each US airport is enforcing the President’sExecutive Orders differently.
Please note that thesituation is fluid and may change at any time. If you have specific questions about your case please contact your MUattorney.