Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal judge in New York has overturned a Trump-era policy that halted visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy, deemed unlawful and beyond the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by denying visas without legal justification. The ruling came after challenges from two nonprofits and 11 individuals, emphasizing the importance of family reunification. Advocates hailed the decision as a victory for the rule of law, while the State Department defended the original policy as a means to protect American citizens.
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