President Donald Trump issued an updated executive order on travel and immigration on March 6, after the original order’s ban on travel from seven majority-Muslim nations faced legal challenges and intense protests. Here is a look at how the new order is different from the first.
| Jan. 27 | Mar. 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Countries affected | Iran, Iraq, Lybia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen | Same countries, except Iraq |
| Length of ban | 90 days for countries, 120 for refugees; Syrian refugees banned indefinitely | 90 days for countries, 120 for refugees |
| Effective date | Immediately upon signing | Ten days after order was signed |
| Green card holders | Stopped at airports after the order was signed | Unaffected by the new order |
| Mention of religion | Entry priority for refugees with "religious-based persecution" claims, so long as the religion is in the minority of the affected countries | No mention of religion |
| Rollout | Took effect immediately with little notice; signing broadcast live | Slower rollout, with 10 days between signing and effective date; reporters briefed ahead of time; no public signing |
| Reporting of data | None mentioned | Homeland Security to submit public reports every 180 days on the number of foreign nationals convicted of terrorism-related crimes while in the U.S., among other data |
Source: AP, White HouseCredit: Jessica Glazer/NBC