Setback for Trump: Judge Strikes Down Policy Suspending Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A federal judge in New York has overturned a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Colombia, Cuba, and Guatemala. Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy was 'contrary to law' and stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by implementing it. The order, which took effect on January 21, denied visas to eligible applicants without legal justification. The ruling does not affect non-immigrant visas, such as those for tourism or work. The policy was challenged by two nonprofit organizations and eleven individuals, some of whom had family members denied visas.
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