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UK and Ireland Added to List of Countries Facing Travel Restrictions to the US

The US government has now added the UK and Ireland to the countries from which travel to the United States will be restricted. These travel restrictions will take effect tonight (Monday), March 17, at midnight.

US Citizens and green card holders will continue to be exempt from the travel restrictions, but those arriving from affected areas will have to fly into one of 13 designated airports for health screenings, followed by a 14-day self-quarantine.

Restrictions to Entry Extended to Travelers from 26 European Countries

In light of the rapidly changing circumstances around COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus, President Trump has issued a new proclamation this week, which restricts travel to the U.S. from 26 European countries (Schengen states) and which takes effect tonight, Friday, March 13 at midnight.

Federal Court Finds that Reasonable Suspicion is Required to Examine International Travelers’ Electronic Devices at US Ports of Entry

Earlier this week, a federal court ruled that reasonable suspicion is required for Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”) agents as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to search international travelers’ electronic devices at airports and other ports of entry into the United States.