Limiting Presidential Power to Impose Travel Bans and Banning Discrimination
This law restricts the President's ability to impose broad travel bans on immigrants and nonimmigrants, requiring that any such restrictions must be based on specific, credible facts and narrowly tailored to address a compelling government interest. It explicitly bans discrimination in visa and entry decisions based on national origin or religion. Citizens benefit from increased transparency and judicial oversight regarding immigration restrictions affecting their families and communities.
Key points
The President can only suspend entry based on specific security threats, using the least restrictive means necessary, and must specify the duration.
Explicitly prohibits discrimination in visa issuance and entry based on national origin, place of birth, or religion.
Requires immediate consultation with Congress and public reporting within 48 hours of imposing any restriction; failure to report terminates the ban.
Individuals harmed by a violation of these rules are explicitly granted the right to file a lawsuit in federal court, including class actions.
Status:
Expired
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