US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
Summary
A U.S. judge has ruled that a policy by President Donald Trump’s administration to stop immigrant visas from 75 countries is illegal. The judge said the policy goes beyond the legal powers given to the Secretary of State and conflicts with U.S. immigration law.Key Facts
- The policy stopped immigrant visas from applicants in 75 countries starting January 2024.
- The affected countries include nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.
- Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled the policy “patently unlawful” because it exceeded the Secretary of State’s authority.
- The ruling came from the Southern District of New York.
- The lawsuit was filed by immigrant rights groups Catholic Legal Immigration Network and African Communities Together, along with visa applicants and U.S. citizens sponsoring family members.
- The State Department claimed that applicants from these countries posed a “high risk” of relying on government resources.
- This policy is part of several immigration restrictions introduced by President Trump’s administration in early 2024.
- The State Department has not yet responded to the court’s decision.
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