Trump administration expands Ebola travel restrictions to green card holders
Key takeaways
- U.S. nationals and green card residents were previously exempt.
- The CDC noted that this decision does not permanently bar these residents from reentering the U.S.
- Instead, it gives CDC discretionary authority to restrict entry when needed and allowed by law, the notice read.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued this advisory on Friday, updating its previous 30-day restriction on foreign individuals traveling from these countries to include green card holders. U.S. nationals and green card residents were previously exempt.
The CDC noted that this decision does not permanently bar these residents from reentering the U.S.
Instead, it gives CDC discretionary authority to restrict entry when needed and allowed by law, the notice read. Applying this authority to lawful permanent residents for a limited period of time provides a balance between protecting public health and managing emergency response resources.