Trump signed EO 13769 barring entry from seven Muslim-majority countries and suspending the refugee program. After courts blocked the first two versions, a third version (Proclamation 9645) was issued in September 2017.
Issued by executive order seven days into the term, invoking the President's authority over immigration and national security. The first rollout caused chaos at airports and immediate lawsuits.
Positive impactsubstantiated
Upheld as lawful by the Supreme Court.
In Trump v. Hawaii (June 26, 2018), the Court upheld the third version 5-4, ruling it within the President's statutory authority over entry.
Negative impactsubstantiated
Caused immediate disruption and was twice struck down by lower courts.
The initial order was implemented without guidance, stranding travelers and lawful permanent residents; the first two versions were enjoined by federal courts.
Negative impactcontested
Critics argued it was religiously discriminatory; supporters said it was security-based.
The dissent and civil-rights groups called it a 'Muslim ban'; the majority found the text religion-neutral.