President Donald Trump has revived a policies from his first term, announcing a travel ban on 12 countries, mostly Muslim-majority or conflict-ridden, sparking accusations of religious discrimination

Congressman Mike Lawler on Thursday came out against Haiti's inclusion on President Trump's travel ban. The move prevents the entry of foreigners from 12 countries who are seeking to come to the U.S.

Of the 12 countries from which travel is fully restricted, three are embroiled in bloody civil wars. Many of the other countries are also undergoing conflicts.

Sick children, families and businesses are among the many people in Haiti, a country plagued by gang violence, likely to be hit hard by a U.S. travel ban.

"Donald Trump just ripped a life preserver from their desperate arms and tied weights around their ankles," said Reps. Pressley and Clarke.

President Trump’s announcement Wednesday night of a full travel ban on people from 12 countries, partial restriction on seven countries drew a swift and angry response from Boston area immigration advocates.