President Donald Trump's sweeping new travel ban which bars citizens of twelve countries from entering the United States came into effect at 00:00 ET (05:00 BST) on Monday. The order, which Trump signed last week,

Donald Trump's travel ban targeting 12 nations takes effect today; administration cites national security threats, sparking legal battles and criticism over immigration enforcement

In a sweeping move echoing his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted a fresh travel ban on 12 nations, citing national security threats. Critics say the ban disproportionately targets African and Muslim-majority countries, reigniting controversy over Trump’s hardline immigration agenda.