Jan 24, 2017 - Politics & Policy

Reuters: Trump to limit immigrants from 7 Muslim nations

Evan Vucci / AP

The list of countries that will have new limitations on immigration and refugees because of executive orders Trump is expected to sign on Wednesday, per Reuters: Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Why it matters: Trump promised during the campaign to ban immigration from countries afflicted by terrorism. This looks like a start, and it's sure to draw fire in Congress.

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