Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.
Now-rescinded travel ban continues to have a lingering impact on US citizens and people around the world.
The NO Ban Act comes in response to ex-President Trump’s travel ban for Muslim-majority and African countries.
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Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy.
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Rights groups have welcomed Biden’s promise, but question whether it will do enough to address the harm it has caused.
Memo by Biden’s incoming chief of staff showed that the president-elect is looking to reverse several Trump policies.
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Despite their small numbers, Muslim Americans’ concentration in key US states could swing the presidential election.
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Booking site Skyscanner says searches for travel within a week have risen since lockdowns began to be eased in June.
The ‘NO BAN Act’ has broad support among Democratic legislators but is unlikely to advance in the Republican Senate.
Israel has banned me from leaving the West Bank and has refused to tell me why.
The State Department raised its global travel advisory to a ‘level four’ on Thursday, a measure without precedent.
After several passengers on cruise liners died of infection and as profits decline, industry rethinks operations.
The global airline industry has been plunged into crisis as countries impose measures to slow the spread of the virus.
The US is also deferring tax payments for some individuals and businesses for three months to lessen the virus’ effects.
