Donald Trump's migration policies are back in the headlines, after he banned citizens from 12 countries from travelling to the US, with another seven countries facing partial travel restrictions.
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The ban is not really a surprise, our correspondent Anthony Zurcher says. Trump did similar during his first term and promised to do it again if he was re-elected.
But for people affected by the ban, it’s still a shock. Some have told the BBC that being banned from travelling to the US puts them in danger.
"We stood by US forces and now we are suffering," an Afghan in hiding tells us.
Others, though, say the bans - which are put down, generally, to poor vetting and people overstaying visas - is "common sense". Travelling to the US is a "privilege, not a right", Congressman Clay Higgins told the BBC this morning.
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Looking ahead, the travel ban is expected to face legal challenges - although one professor says it will be upheld by the Supreme Court.
You can read more about the travel ban here, with expert legal opinion here. That’s all from our live coverage today. Thanks for joining us.
Summary
Donald Trump says the US travel ban for citizens from 12 countries applies to countries that "don't have things under control"
Speaking at the White House, he adds the travel ban "can't come soon enough"
There are an additional seven countries whose citizens face partial travel restrictions - here's everything we know so far, plus who's exempted
The travel ban, which comes into effect on 9 June, fulfils a promise Trump made during his 2024 election campaign, and is likely to draw swift legal challenges
Are you affected by the ban? Get in touch with us here or on WhatsApp: +44 7756 165803
On Wednesday, Trump also suspended foreign students joining Harvard University for six months, and ordered an investigation into Joe Biden's time at the White House
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