President Donald Trump has said that the travel ban protects the United States from terrorists and public safety threats.

The ban took effect on Monday and comes as tensions escalate over the president's campaign of immigration enforcement.

The countries affected by the latest travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, ...

The ban announced applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti ...