Yesterday (Wednesday) the US House of Representatives passed a bill ending the ban on entry of citizens of 7 countries - most of which are predominantly Muslim - into the United States, which was passed by President Donald Trump two years ago.
The bill backed by Democrats in the parliament came during a vote in its General Assembly, by a vote of 233 deputies to cancel Trump's decision, in return for the rejection of 183.
The bill, led by Representative Judy Chow, contains a language aimed at curbing the president's ability to impose restrictions on citizens' entry from other countries and prohibiting religious discrimination in decisions regarding immigrants.
Supporters of the legislation insist it is a necessary step to repeal policies they consider discriminatory, racist and unconstitutional.
The bill states that the White House and the Department of State and Homeland Security must consult with Congress in advance before imposing any travel restrictions on the United States, otherwise any decision taken without observing this would be invalid.
Under the bill, those affected by the US administration’s travel ban will have the right to file cases in federal courts.
If approved by the Senate, it will be submitted to President Trump for approval, to become law.
According to the current ban signed by Trump two years ago, the US borders were closed to citizens of 7 countries, most of which are predominantly Muslim.
The decision prohibits citizens of Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela from entering the United States in any way, whether by air, sea or land borders.