Federal judge strikes down Trump’s visa ban affecting 75 countries

In the United States, a federal judge has ruled against a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found the policy unlawful, stating it exceeded the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conflicted with federal immigration law. The ruling reinstates normal visa processing procedures, allowing families to reunite and ensuring that consular officers can evaluate applications based on established criteria.