Travel Ban 2.0

President Trump signed a travel ban on Wednesday, blocking citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. and partially restricting travel from seven more.

The ban, effective Monday, mainly includes countries in the Middle East and Africa, plus Haiti, and includes many of the majority-Muslim countries that were travel-banned during Trump’s first term. The White House cited national security and terrorism concerns, saying these countries often fail to adequately vet or share threat information on their citizens traveling to the U.S., and said travelers from these countries overstay their visas at high rates.

The ban results from a January 20 executive order requesting a report from government agencies regarding countries with “hostile attitudes” toward the U.S.

International aid groups condemned the proclamation, with Amnesty International calling it “discriminatory, racist, and downright cruel.”

CHOOSE HUMILITY
When discussing divisive topics, such as immigration or travel bans, remember that both your stance and how you take your stance reflect on Christ. 

“No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29 (CSB) (read full passage)