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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

Democrats plead with Trump to reconsider ‘reckless’ proposed travel ban targeting 43 countries

A group of House Democrats are pleading with President Donald Trump to reconsider his “disgraceful and discriminatory” proposed travel ban that could impact 43 countries, according to a draft that circulated over the weekend.

The deadline for Trump’s order directing cabinet members to draft a list of countries that should face travel restrictions because their "vetting and screening information is so deficient" is Thursday. A reported draft of the list showed citizens from 43 countries could soon be restricted from entering the U.S.A.

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