Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy | Columbus News

A federal judge in Columbus has temporarily blocked a Trump-era immigration policy that unfairly delayed benefits for legal immigrants based on their home countries — a move slammed as a legal overreach. Twenty-five plaintiffs from nations like Burma, Iran, and Venezuela, many working in healthcare and engineering, argue the policy violates their rights. The judge ruled the administration likely lacks authority to use nationality as a barrier, rejecting claims of national security as justification. This follows similar rulings in California and Massachusetts, and while the judge noted political rhetoric, he focused on legal limits — sending a clear message that immigration policy must respect the rule of law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80a567e3459491b5