The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released “Understanding the Trump Administration’s New Muslim/African Travel Ban” guidance following the Trump administration’s recent proclamation announcing a new and expanded travel ban, targeting 19 mostly Muslim and African nations.
SEE: Understanding the Trump Administration’s New Muslim/African Travel Ban’
The guidance answers questions such as:
- Who does the new ban impact?
- Who is exempt from the ban?
- I am a lawful permanent resident or a visa holder from one of the listed countries. Can I travel abroad?
- I am traveling abroad. What device precautions can I take?
It summarizes information provided during a CAIR webinar on June 8, 2025. Community members who prefer to receive the full detailed brief can follow the link below.
Last month, CAIR released general travel guidance for community members concerned about travel and free speech issues under the Trump administration.
SEE: Travel and Free Speech Guidance Under the Trump Administration
CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com