US judge overturns Trump visa ban impacting 75 countries

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against the State Department’s policy that suspended immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, deeming it unlawful and beyond the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Judge Jeannette Vargas stated that the policy violated federal immigration law by prohibiting visa issuance based solely on nationality. The suspension, which affected applicants from various regions including Latin America, Africa, and South Asia, was challenged by immigrant rights groups and individuals seeking to bring family members to the U.S. The State Department has not yet responded to the ruling.

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