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Judge Blocks Trump-Era Visa Ban | Auckland News
A federal judge has just struck down a Trump-era policy that blocked immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, ruling the Secretary of State lacked legal authority to impose such a blanket ban. The policy, which began in January and targeted applicants from across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, was justified by the government as a risk to public charges—but immigrant advocates and affected families sued, arguing it violated immigration law. The court’s decision confirms that visa processing cannot be halted based solely on nationality, delivering a major victory for…
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