Trump’s Immigration Ban has been a controversial topic since the day it was announced. People are wondering how this will affect them and their families. There is a lot of confusion as to what the exact difference between Trump’s Ban and Obama’s Ban is. Some people are under the impression that Trump’s Ban is just an extended version of Obama’s Ban. This blog post will clear up some of the confusion and explain the differences between the two bans.
What is Trump Ban?
- Trump Ban is the informal name given to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017. The order placed a temporary ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
- The Trump administration claimed the ban was necessary to protect national security and prevent terrorist attacks. The ban sparked widespread protests and legal challenges, and it was eventually overturned by the courts.
- Trump later issued a revised version of the ban, which was also challenged in court. As of 2019, the Trump Ban has been blocked by multiple federal courts and is not currently in effect.
What is Obama Ban?
Obama Ban is a nickname for the Obama administration’s practice of prohibiting certain former high-ranking officials from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments.
- Under the Obama Ban, these officials are barred from lobbying the U.S. government for a period of five years after leaving their government positions.
- The Obama Ban was enacted in order to prevent potential abuse of power by these officials, who could use their influence to gain an unfair advantage for their clients.
- While the Obama Ban has been criticized by some as being overly restrictive, it remains a popular measure among those who believe that it helps to keep our government free from corruption.
Difference between Trump Ban and Obama Ban
Trump Ban: Trump’s executive order, which he signed on Friday, indefinitely suspends the Syrian refugee program and temporarily bans all refugees from entering the United States for 120 days.
The order also bars citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries — Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen — from entering the U.S. for 90 days.Trump has said the measures are necessary to prevent terrorist attacks.
Obama Ban: In 2011, amid concerns about possible terrorist attacks being carried out by Iraqi refugees, Obama directed his administration to increase scrutiny of people coming to the U.S. from that country.
As a result, the number of Iraqis admitted to the U.S. dropped dramatically, from 7,000 in 2011 to just over 1,600 in 2012. Trump’s order appears to go further than Obama’s in several respects.
First, Trump’s order applies not just to refugees but also to visa holders from the affected countries who have already been cleared to enter the U.S. Second, Trump’s order is not limited to one country — Iraq — but applies to seven countries altogether. And third, Trump’s order is not temporary but indefinite.
Conclusion
The Trump administration’s ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries is inhumane and un-American. This policy not only endangers the lives of innocent people, it also goes against everything our country stands for. In contrast, the Obama administration’s ban was a prudent measure to protect our nation from potential terror threats. We should be grateful to President Obama for his leadership in keeping our country safe.
