Judge Strikes Down Trump Admin Policy Suspending Visa Processing From 75 Countries
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas called the policy 'patently unlawful.'
A federal judge has invalidated a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa issuances from 75 countries. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas determined the policy was “patently unlawful” and failed to adhere to federal immigration law. The ruling stated that consular officers were instructed to deny visas to nationals of these countries without individual assessments.
- A federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa issuances.
- The policy affected applicants from 75 countries, including parts of Latin America and the Middle East.
- U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled the policy “patently unlawful” and non-compliant with federal immigration law.
- Consular officers were directed to refuse visas regardless of individual applicant assessments.
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