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Trump's Immigration Order Sparks Controversy and Family Division

3/15/2025

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President Trump is set to unveil a controversial immigration order that classifies countries into four tiers, with the "Red" group facing complete bans, including Iran and North Korea. Critics argue this discriminatory approach could jeopardize over 145,000 immigrant visas, tearing families apart and challenging the core values established by the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act.

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President Trump is set to unveil a controversial immigration order that classifies countries into four tiers, with the "Red" group facing complete bans, including Iran and North Korea. Critics argue this discriminatory approach could jeopardize over 145,000 immigrant visas, tearing families apart and challenging the core values established by the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act.