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In a decisive ruling, a federal judge today invalidated the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effectively lifting a ban that had halted applications from a broad group of foreign nationals.[1][2][3]
Judge Finds the Measure Unlawful
The judge described the policy as “contrary to law” and determined that it exceeded the legal authority of the State Department, concluding that the administration had overstepped its bounds.[2]
Scope of the Suspension
The suspended policy had stopped immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, encompassing a wide array of nations across the globe.[2]
Decision Made on Friday, Appeal Possible
The judge made the decision on Friday, and the administration has signaled that it can file an appeal against the ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battles over the ban.[2]
Implications for Pending Applications
Applicants who had been denied or delayed by the suspension now have their cases subject to resumption, though the immigration authorities will still need to scrutinize each case for compliance with other security and policy requirements.[2]
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