Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban | Fayetteville Arkansas News

A federal judge in New York has struck down a Trump-era visa policy that blocked applicants from 75 countries—including Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia—based on alleged higher likelihood of needing public aid. The court ruled the policy violated the Immigration and Nationality Act and overstepped executive authority by replacing individual case reviews with nationality-based blanket denials. Challenged by nonprofits and affected individuals, the decision restores discretion to consular officers and marks another blow to the administration’s immigration agenda, reinforcing judicial oversight and protecting families separated by unjust policies. 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/efbc6502a8f4f1f9