Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has overturned a Trump administration policy that halted visa processing for 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, and Somalia. The policy, argued to be likely to demand public assistance, was deemed unlawful by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, who found it exceeded the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Vargas ruled that the policy undermined the congressional requirement for consular officers to make visa decisions based on specific criteria in the statute. The policy was challenged by two nonprofits and 11 individuals, including six whose family members had visas denied. Advocates praised the ruling, emphasizing the importance of keeping families united and adhering to the rule of law.
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