Petitions • Protest Diary • Country Status
Build bridges. Stop blanket bans.
We mobilize signatures and small actions against U.S. travel bans that target multiple nations, with a focus on Africa. This site covers the June 2025 proclamation (effective June 9, 2025) and later proposals. End nationality-based bans. Use case-by-case vetting, clear humanitarian exceptions with response timelines, and public reporting.
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Petition: Replace blanket bans with targeted vetting
End nationality-based bans. Use case-by-case vetting, clear humanitarian exceptions with response timelines, and public reporting.
Note: Petition numbers shown on this site are updated every 2 weeks based on verified Google Form submissions.
Affected Countries (one-page guides)
Click any country for its detailed guide (scope, who’s affected, everyday impacts, official contacts, NGO help, timeline).
| Country | Status (2025) | Scope summary | Who’s affected | Recent visas (12-mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | Full ban | Entry as immigrants & nonimmigrants suspended (narrow exceptions) | Families; evacuees; students; workers | ~8k (reference) |
| Libya | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Family; students; business visitors | ~4k (reference) |
| Somalia | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Family; humanitarian; students | ~3k (reference) |
| Eritrea | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Family; students; workers | (see stats) |
| Chad | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Family; students; business | (see stats) |
| Republic of the Congo | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Families; trade delegations; students | (see stats) |
| Equatorial Guinea | Full ban | Entry suspended; limited exceptions | Workers; families; students | (see stats) |
| Burundi | Partial | B/F/M/J (visitor & study/exchange) restricted | Visitors; students; exchange | (see stats) |
| Sierra Leone | Partial | B/F/M/J restricted | Visitors; students; exchange | (see stats) |
| Togo | Partial | B/F/M/J restricted | Visitors; students; exchange | (see stats) |
Official references: U.S. State Department (visas), U.S. embassies/consulates, USCIS Contact Center, National Visa Center.
Sudan
Everyday impacts (examples)
- Routine interviews generally unavailable aside from narrow exceptions.
- Existing visas may remain valid on paper, but entry rules still apply.
- Humanitarian travel may require alternative pathways outside regular visas.
Contacts & Official Links
- U.S. Visas — travel.state.gov
- Find your U.S. Embassy/Consulate
- National Visa Center — contact
- USCIS Contact Center
- Monthly visa issuances by nationality
NGO & Legal Help
- IRAP — free legal info/help
- HIAS — legal services & referrals
- CLINIC/Immigration Advocates — nonprofit legal directory
- ACLU — Immigrants’ Rights
Timeline
- 2021-01-20: Prior bans revoked.
- 2025-06-04: New proclamation signed.
- 2025-06-09: Restrictions effective.
Libya
Everyday impacts (examples)
- Most new visa issuance paused aside from exceptions.
- Expect long waits for any exception processing.
Contacts & Links
- U.S. Visas — travel.state.gov
- Find your U.S. Embassy/Consulate
- USCIS Contact Center
- Monthly visa issuances by nationality
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Somalia
Everyday impacts (examples)
- Routine NIV/IV processing mostly unavailable unless excepted.
- Check embassy site for any limited categories.
Contacts & Links
- U.S. Visas — travel.state.gov
- Find your U.S. Embassy/Consulate
- USCIS Contact Center
- Monthly visa issuances by nationality
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Eritrea
Everyday impacts
- National-interest type exceptions possible but unusual.
- Strict identity/family documentation where exceptions apply.
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Chad
Everyday impacts
- Visa issuance largely paused aside from explicit exceptions.
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Republic of the Congo
Everyday impacts
- Interviews unlikely to be scheduled except under narrow exceptions.
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Equatorial Guinea
Everyday impacts
- Most new visa issuances paused aside from explicit exceptions.
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-04: Proclamation
- 2025-06-09: Effective
Burundi
Everyday impacts
- Tourist/business and study/exchange largely blocked during the restriction period.
Contacts & Links
- U.S. Visas — travel.state.gov
- Find your U.S. Embassy/Consulate
- Monthly visa issuances by nationality
Timeline
- 2025-06-09: Partial restrictions begin
Sierra Leone
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-09: Partial restrictions begin
Togo
Contacts & Links
Timeline
- 2025-06-09: Partial restrictions begin
Protest Diary
We plan, we learn, we keep going. A few small actions fell through — we’re still organizing.
- 2025-06-28 — Pop-up teach-in (campus) Cancelled day-of due to space conflict
- 2025-07-19 — Silent vigil (downtown) Postponed when permit timing slipped
- 2025-08-12 — Flyer distribution (transit hub) Called off after logistics fell through
How to Help (micro-actions)
- Sign the petition — then share it with at least two people.
- Use this site to educate yourself on a country’s page.
- Share what you learned to raise awareness and amplify impacted voices.
About Brayden Magids
I’m a high school student in North Carolina, focused on fair travel policy, aviation connectivity, and amplifying African perspectives. Bridges Not Bans is where I turn frustration into action.
Why this matters to me
My name is Brayden Magids, and I am a high school student in North Carolina, United States. I am Jewish, and the descendant of Holocaust survivors. Throughout my life, I have heard first hand the indifference Jews experienced amidst the Holocaust, and I carried that lesson throughout my life, determined to confront indifference toward the Jewish people, my community.
However, after an interaction with a peer in Africa, I saw that indifference wasn't just affecting my community, but was also widespread across Africa. He told me how his country, his continent, felt abandoned, like the world didn't care. This sentiment was shockingly familiar, and I learned that indifference wasn't a fight my family fought 80 years ago, and it wasn't unique to my Jewish community.
From then on, I've carried the lessons I'd learned from my family and combined it with my newfound understanding of indifference in a different context. I am doing everything I can to amplify the voices of Africans — within their countries, across the continent, and on the world stage. Through this, I feel as though I am not only honoring my family's legacy, but continuing their fight against indifference where it matters most today.
Contact
Email: bridgesnotbans@gmail.com
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What this project is (and isn’t)
- Is: Petition-first, honest about small protest attempts, and country-by-country guidance with official links.
- Isn’t: Legal representation or comprehensive immigration advice. We point you to official pages and reputable help.