The original ban barred for 90 days people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. There were several legal challenges to the original ban, with claims based on equal protection rights granted by the Constitution, the First Amendment’s prohibition of government establishment of religion, and a non-discrimination statute of an immigration law. The original ban also affected current visa holders who would normally be allowed to travel and re-enter the country. Several judges who issued injunctions against the original order raised concerns that due process rights were being violated. The original ban was effective immediately after Mr. Trump signed it, causing significant confusion at airports across the country.

Source: New York Times March 06, 2017 17:03 UTC