Judge Strikes Down Trump Admin Policy Suspending Visa Processing From 75 Countries
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas called the policy 'patently unlawful.'
TL;DR
- 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.