Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban | Baltimore News

A federal judge in New York has struck down a Trump-era visa ban targeting 75 countries, calling it unlawful and racist — a major victory for advocates who say it cruelly tore families apart. The policy, which blocked visas based on nationality and claimed applicants might become public charges, was ruled to overstep the Secretary of State’s authority and ignore consular officers’ legal discretion. Nonprofits and individuals affected by the ban hailed the decision as a win for fairness and family unity, while the administration had defended it as a necessary safeguard against potential public assistance burdens. With this ruling, visa processing resumes for applicants from those nations, restoring individualized review and opening doors for reunification and opportunity.

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