Protecting The United States From Foreign Terrorists And Other National Security And Public Safety Threats

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing the vetting and screening processes for foreign nationals entering the United States to protect against terrorist threats and safeguard national security. The order mandates the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Director of National Intelligence to collaborate on identifying countries with insufficient vetting information, potentially leading to suspensions of admissions from those nations. This action may face legal and political scrutiny, as it echoes previous travel bans and could be challenged on grounds of discrimination or civil liberties violations.