Trump's 75-country immigration visa ban struck down by New York judge — ‘Contrary to law’
The Trump administration issued a policy to suspend visas for nationals of 75 countries it deemed likely to require public assistance in the United States.
A federal judge in New York has struck down the Trump administration's policy suspending visa processing from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, appointed by former President Joe Biden, deemed the policy contrary to law and an overreach of authority. The judge ruled that the policy violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by refusing visas to eligible applicants without a legal basis.
Vargas emphasized that the decision undermines congressional authority, ultimately placing consular officers in charge of visa eligibility determinations. The policy was challenged by two nonprofit organizations and 11 individuals, including six whose family members had been denied visas. The ruling affirms the importance of family reunification and upholding the rule of law.
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