Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Visa Ban Affecting 75 Countries

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Aug 22

Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Visa Ban Affecting 75 Countries

Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ruling found that the administration's visa pause for 75 countries was contrary to law. This decision effectively lifts the restrictions that had been placed on citizens from nations including Somalia. The court determined that Rubio did not have the legal power to implement such a broad suspension. This ruling against the 75-country ban halts a key component of the administration's immigration policy. The Department of State has not yet announced if it will appeal the decision.

US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countriesTrump's 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judgeGarsoore Mareykan ah oo xayiradda fiisaha ka qaaday Soomaaliya iyo 74 dal oo kale - BBC News Somali