US judge rules against Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries
Summary
A US federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally stopped processing immigration applications from people in 39 countries affected by travel bans. The judge said this policy left many immigrants waiting indefinitely, despite following legal procedures.Key Facts
- The judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully blocked asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship decisions for people from 39 countries.
- These countries are in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- The ruling came from Chief US District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island.
- The case was filed by immigrant groups and labor unions challenging USCIS policies from November.
- USCIS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for immigration services.
- The judge said the hold on applications caused immigrants to live in legal uncertainty without fault of their own.
- The judge found that USCIS violated immigration laws set by Congress and administrative rules.
- The decision happened the same day that the US Senate passed legislation to support President Trump’s immigration policies.
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