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US judge strikes down Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries

A U.S. federal judge has invalidated a policy enacted under the Trump administration that suspended immigrant visa issuances for individuals from 75 countries. The judge determined that the policy, which broadly prohibited visas based on an applicant's nationality, overstepped the authority of the Secretary of State. This suspension had impacted individuals from various regions including South Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, with the State Department citing concerns about applicants becoming a public charge. AI

RANK_REASON A court ruling that invalidates a significant government policy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US judge strikes down Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US court strikes down Trump visa ban affecting South Asian nations

    A US ⁠judge has struck down a Trump administration ⁠policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan said on Fri…