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BY Malise Omoloye, 5:00pm January 21, 2026,

Trump’s Expanded Visa Bans: Power, Mobility & Justice

by Malise Omoloye, 5:00pm January 21, 2026,

In this episode of The BreakDown with Sandra Babu-Boateng, we unpack the sweeping impact of President Trump’s expanded visa bans and immigrant visa freeze affecting dozens of nations including Uganda, a decision reshaping who can move and why. We’ll connect that policy to the contested political landscape in Uganda’s recent elections, what it reveals about democracy and power, and the enduring relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s call for justice and freedom of movement in our time.

Last Edited by:Malise Omoloye Updated: January 21, 2026

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