In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in central Africa, US health authorities have announced a new rule that temporarily bars lawful permanent residents, or green-card holders, from reentering the country if they have traveled to Ebola-affected regions. This decision is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to impose travel restrictions and enhance screening measures to curb the spread of the virus, which has resulted in hundreds of cases and numerous fatalities. The new rule specifically targets individuals who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that while this measure does not permanently bar green-card holders, it provides them with the authority to restrict entry when necessary. The rule is effective immediately and will remain in place for six months unless revoked earlier. Critics, including the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, have argued that such travel restrictions may be unnecessary and ineffective in controlling the outbreak. This decision follows another recent rule change by the Trump administration regarding the green card application process for permanent residents.