US judge strikes down immigrant visa processing suspension
By The BriefBrief
A US judge struck down a policy announced by the State Department in January that suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 nations. The judge said the policy was “patently unlawful,” blocking the suspension.
WHO:US judge
WHAT:Struck down a State Department policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge ruled the policy was “patently unlawful.”
