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Judge strikes down Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for 75 countries, reinstating evaluations
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points The Trump administration had introduced a policy affecting nationals of multiple countries. The policy had been announced several months prior.
A federal judge's decision has impacted immigrant visa policies. The Trump administration had introduced a policy affecting nationals of multiple countries. This policy is no longer in effect due to the judge's ruling.
The policy had been announced several months prior. It instructed embassies and consulates to halt certain visa adjudications.
Further details about the ruling and its implications are available from the source, including the judge's statement about the policy's legality and authority.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
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