New Trump-ordered immigration restrictions go into effect Jan. 1

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Individuals from seven countries will not be able to travel to the United States starting Thursday, according to updated CBP guidance obtained by ABC News.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed executive orders limiting travel from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria -- with those restrictions now going into effect Jan. 1.

This applies to both immigrants and nonimmigrants, according to the CBO document dated Dec. 29.

The White House says the restrictions are for national security and public safety reasons, while immigrant advocates say the ban targets African and Muslim countries.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-ordered-immigration-restrictions-effect-221849133.html

[MichMan]

1. Wonder why they chose Laos.

Laos is neither African nor Muslim

[JackintheGreen]

2. Reported high rates of visa violations

like overstaying. Also Laos has refused to accept deportees (Laos being returned, not third country deportations).

Of course, China may also have opinions.