A federal court in the USA has overturned the ban imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on issuing immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries.
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A federal judge in the USA has rescinded the policy implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration that suspended the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries worldwide.
This is reported by CNN.
Federal Judge Jeanette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled that the restrictions contravened US law and exceeded the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The policy was introduced in January 2026. It entailed suspending the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries – nearly 40% of the world’s nations. The list included, among others, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Haiti, Somalia, Iran, and Russia.
The State Department explained the decision as necessary to prevent individuals from entering the US who, according to the administration, might become reliant on public social assistance.
However, the judge emphasized that US immigration law requires an individual assessment of each applicant, including their financial status, age, health, professional skills, and family circumstances. The ban, in effect, allowed for visa denials based solely on citizenship.
The court also overturned decisions to deny visa issuance if they were made exclusively based on this policy. This could necessitate a review of thousands of applications.
The Trump administration has the right to appeal the court’s decision.
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