Trump’s New Travel Ban Sparks Outrage Among Yemeni Americans in Michigan

A Renewed Controversy

🚨 President Donald Trump has enacted a new travel ban, restricting entry from 12 countries, including Yemen, Iran, Libya, and Somalia.

🚨 The policy has drawn comparisons to Trump’s 2017 “Muslim ban”, with many Yemeni Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, feeling betrayed after cautiously supporting him in the 2024 election.

🚨 Activists argue the ban unfairly targets Arab and Muslim communities, labeling it “selective discrimination” and “collective punishment”.

Impact on Yemeni Families

📢 Many Yemeni Americans have family members stuck abroad, and this policy threatens long-awaited reunifications.

📢 Some are canceling religious pilgrimages and international travel, fearing they may be stopped at the border despite having legal status.

📢 Civil rights attorney Amir Makled reports growing anxiety, stating the ban has had a “chilling effect” similar to the 2017 policy.

Political Fallout

📢 Michigan’s Arab American voters were already frustrated with both major parties, particularly over U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

📢 Trump gained support from some Yemeni Americans in 2024, but this ban has deepened distrust, with many reconsidering their political stance.

📢 Analysts predict Arab and Muslim voters will play a pivotal role in Michigan’s 2026 midterm elections, potentially shifting toward independent candidates.