When does the 60 day immigration suspension start and end?
Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would sign an executive order curbing immigration later on 22 April Wednesday, in a move he has said would protect U.S. workers.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet he would sign an executive order curbing immigration later on Wednesday 22 April, in a move he has said would protect U.S. workers amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump on Tuesday said the new 60-day ban would apply to those seeking permanent residency, or "green cards," to live in the United States, but not temporary workers. While including some exemptions, the ban could be renewed for another 60 days or longer, he said, and a second order was also being considered.
Some questions remained over the details of the order, the latest in a series of steps the Republican president has taken to clamp down on immigration, a signature election campaign issue that helped propel him to the White House in 2016.
June 21 deadline?
The “pause” would be in effect for 60 days (through to 21 June), he added, after which the need for an extension or alternation would be reviewed “based on economic conditions at the time”. Under questioning, he confirmed that he might then decide to add a further 30 days or more
The move could face obstacles, with some legal experts saying a broad, worldwide order curbing legal immigration would likely be challenged in court.
Critics have also said they view Trump's new policy as an effort to distract from his response to the coronavirus pandemic as he seeks re-election in November.
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