Urgent Community Advisory: Impending Arab, Muslim Ban 

There has been recent reporting that the Trump Administration will finalize the latest version of their Arab, Muslim Travel Ban – this may happen as soon as Tuesday March 11, 2025. While no travel ban is yet in effect, it is important to take precautionary steps to protect yourself. More details about the ban’s impact will become available when the Trump Administration releases the details and associated procedures.

Preliminary reports indicate that the newest version of the upcoming ban may include the following countries:

Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Palestine/Gaza, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and/or additional countries.

Additionally, there may be inclusion of Caribbean Nations.

Avoid International Travel & Return to the U.S. Immediately

If you are from one of these countries and are present in the United States, whether with a green card (lawful permanent residency status) or a valid visa, ADC strongly advises avoiding international travel. If international travel is unavoidable, consult with an immigration attorney as soon as possible.

If you are from one of these countries, have a valid visa, and are not present in the United States, we advise seeking entry into the United States as soon as possible before the Travel Ban is implemented. If such travel is impossible, more information will become available when the regulations and procedures associated with the ban are released. Consult with an immigration attorney as soon as possible.

This is a developing situation. We are following it closely and will provide additional details and guidance as they become available. The administration continues to make sudden decisions and we remain committed to relaying information as soon as we receive it.

Earlier this year ADC launched a 24/7 Legal Intake Hotline, which can be reached at 844-ADC-9955. Please call the hotline if you need further assistance. 

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The ADC Legal Department is available to provide private know your rights sessions, and consultations to student groups. If you are a student group interested in learning more, please send an email to legal@adc.org

About ADC

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S., founded in 1980 by former Senator James Abourezk.  ADC’s mission is to defend and promote the human rights, civil rights, and liberties of at least 3.7 million Arab Americans residing in the United States. Through its work, ADC fights discrimination in the U.S., enhances public understanding of Arab history and culture, and partners with marginalized communities globally to advance social justice.

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