Why the Trump travel ban matters

(JNS) — A Molotov cocktail attack on a group of Jewish rally-goers gathered in Boulder, Colo., was a stark reminder of the growing security threats facing Americans, particularly Jews. The attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa in 2023. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new executive order that imposes travel restrictions on nationals from nearly 20 countries.

In the order issued on June 4, Trump made his rationale clear: national security. He stated that he “must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United...