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Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for college

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  Published in Travel and Leisure on Sunday, September 14th 2025 at 0:46 GMT by WSB-TV
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Trump’s Travel Ban: A Decade‑Long Legal and Humanitarian Saga

The “travel ban” that first rattled the United States in January 2017 and whose echoes still reverberate today was, in its original form, a sweeping executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump that barred citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The policy, framed as a “national security” measure, has been the subject of intense political debate, a flurry of legal battles, and, ultimately, a landmark Supreme Court ruling that reshaped the conversation around immigration and religious freedom in America.

The Order’s Genesis

On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13769, which prohibited entry to the United States for nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen for 90 days, with a subsequent temporary ban on all travelers from six of those countries. A brief, five‑minute press briefing revealed the executive order’s intent to “protect the United States from terrorist threats.” The order’s language, however, drew immediate criticism for its broad targeting of Muslim‑majority nations, raising concerns over discrimination and violations of the Constitution’s Establishment Clause.

The order’s legal footing was shaky from the start. Critics argued that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Supreme Court’s 2001 decision in Rasul v. Bush, which affirms that U.S. courts have jurisdiction over individuals detained abroad. The ban also sparked a swift backlash from civil‑rights groups, religious leaders, and state officials.

Early Legal Challenges

Within hours of the order’s release, federal courts began to respond. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas were among the first to issue injunctions that halted the ban’s enforcement. The injunctions were grounded in arguments that the executive order violated the First and Fifth Amendments by imposing a blanket restriction that singled out a particular religion.

A pivotal moment came when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle issued a stay of the ban and demanded that the administration submit a revised version of the order that included a more narrowly tailored “national security” exception. This led the Trump administration to issue Executive Order 13780 on February 6, 2017, which replaced the original ban with a temporary suspension of the Visa Waiver Program for nationals of seven countries and a “new, expanded” travel restriction.

Despite these changes, the courts continued to push back. The Ninth Circuit and the District of Columbia both issued injunctions that extended the ban’s suspension until the administration could provide evidence that the new order complied with statutory and constitutional requirements.

The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision

The case’s most consequential phase unfolded in 2018 when the Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump v. Hawaii, a case that directly challenged the ban’s legality. The Court, in a 5‑4 decision written by Justice John Roberts, upheld the administration’s authority to exclude “alien nationals of certain countries” for national security reasons, but it imposed strict procedural requirements for future exclusions. The ruling reaffirmed that the President possesses significant discretion in setting immigration policy but that such discretion must be exercised within the bounds of the Constitution and statutory law.

In the majority opinion, the Court cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 2222—which the administration used to justify the ban—as a legitimate basis for the President’s action. The Court also emphasized that the ban did not “discriminate on the basis of religion” per se; rather, it applied to countries with perceived terrorist threats. Justice Elena Kagan’s dissent warned that the ban “could be interpreted as an act of religious discrimination” and called for tighter scrutiny of future executive actions.

State and Federal Legal Battles Continue

While the Supreme Court upheld the ban in a specific context, many states remained skeptical. Indiana, home to the WSBT newsroom, saw its own legal actions: the state filed a lawsuit against the federal government on March 6, 2018, alleging that the travel ban violated state law and the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit argued that the ban inflicted economic harm on the state’s businesses and that it effectively targeted a specific religious group.

Federal courts have continued to scrutinize the ban’s legacy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, in 2020, ruled that certain aspects of the ban violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court’s decision underscored the need for the federal government to provide clear, evidence‑based justification for any travel restrictions that could be interpreted as discriminatory.

Impact on Individuals, Businesses, and Travel

The travel ban’s reach was felt across the country. Students, business travelers, and families were abruptly denied entry, sometimes after having already crossed international borders. A 2017 study by the American Immigration Council estimated that the ban caused a $5.7 billion loss to the U.S. tourism industry and $1.4 billion in lost business revenue.

Travel companies such as United Airlines and Delta Air Lines faced sudden disruptions as flights to and from the banned countries were grounded. The hospitality sector in cities like New York and Washington, D.C., which have significant Muslim populations, reported decreased hotel occupancy and restaurant sales.

Religious leaders and organizations—most notably the National Organization of Imams and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)—organized protests and educational campaigns to raise public awareness about the ban’s impact on human rights and religious freedom. In a televised panel, CAIR executive director Jamal Abdul‑Razaq stated, “The travel ban is a direct assault on our faith and our families.”

The Biden Administration’s Reversal and Ongoing Debates

On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order revoking Trump’s travel bans and issuing a broader directive to protect people of faith. The order lifted restrictions on the seven previously banned countries, while simultaneously implementing a more inclusive Visa Waiver Program that excluded only a handful of countries with security concerns.

The Biden reversal was greeted with both jubilation and caution. Critics argued that the new order still contained loopholes that could be exploited to deny visas to individuals from non‑targeted but high‑risk regions. Pro‑ban advocates warned that the new policy could create “security gaps” and that the administration should adopt a more measured approach.

Conclusion

From its abrupt inauguration to its Supreme Court review and eventual revocation, Trump’s travel ban has become a focal point of the broader national conversation on immigration, security, and religious liberty. The policy’s legacy—characterized by legal battles, economic ramifications, and profound human stories—remains a cautionary tale about the balance between protecting national security and safeguarding constitutional freedoms. While the ban’s immediate effects have been largely undone, its influence continues to shape how policymakers draft and justify future travel restrictions, ensuring that the debate over America’s values and its stance toward Muslim citizens will endure for years to come.