Rep. Nancy Mace introduces bill to codify Trump travel ban on 39 nations

Key Points:

• Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) plans to introduce the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, aiming to codify former President Trump's travel ban on 39 countries across the Caribbean, Middle East, and Africa, including restrictions on Palestinian Authority-issued documents.
• The bill reflects Trump's earlier bans and seeks to bar entry from countries deemed to have poor assimilation of immigrants, with Mace stating that U.S. entry is a privilege and emphasizing national security concerns.
• The list includes nations such as Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, and several African countries, many of which face instability and terrorism, though exemptions would be granted for lawful permanent residents, diplomats, athletes, and others.
• The legislation grants the Department of Homeland Security secretary authority to issue case-by-case waivers in critical national interest situations but is expected to encounter opposition from Democrats and some Republicans who support immigration from these countries.
• Mace, who is serving the final months of her House term after losing a gubernatorial race, has previously proposed restricting naturalized citizens from federal government roles, signaling her continued hardline stance on immigration issues.