Commission Monitoring Travel Bans

Commission Monitoring Travel Bans

The Commission on the General Conference is aware of the June 4, 2025 executive order that suspended entry to citizens of some countries into the United States. The bans may potentially impact delegate travel to the 2028 General Conference.

WA officials rip travel ban, cite harm to immigrants and economy - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Members of the Port of Seattle Commission were joined by state and Seattle leaders to decry President Donald Trump’s recent travel bans against 12 countries, warning that it could harm the Pacific Northwest’s economy and immigrants. Trump issued the travel ban last week after a man firebombed people in Boulder, Colo., who were demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages. He said the incident underscored “extreme dange…

Port of Seattle Commission criticizes Trump travel ban as harmful to commerce and global image - The Waterland Blog

The Port of Seattle Commission issued a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, sharply criticizing the latest travel ban from the Trump administration, calling it discriminatory and a threat to both international confidence and the regional economy. While no direct flights from the newly affected countries land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Port commissioners said the policy sends a chilling message. “This travel ban will send…