The Trump administration’s travel ban presents a complex case for immigration advocates who have challenged previous efforts by President Trump to close the U.S. to certain foreigners. Trump needed multiple bites at the apple during his first term before the Supreme Court upheld the third version of his so-called Muslim ban in 2018.

LAFAYETTE PARISH — President Donald Trump has rolled out new travel bans and visa restrictions for more than a dozen countries, citing national security concerns. Among the nations now facing limitations: Haiti, Venezuela, Cuba, and several African countries.