Judge blocks Trump’s 75-country visa ban

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A federal judge in the Southern District of New York struck down President Donald Trump’s 75-country visa ban. The court ruled the policy exceeded the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

WHO: Federal judge in the Southern District of New York

WHAT: Struck down Trump’s 75-country visa ban as beyond the Secretary of State’s legal authority

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The court found the visa ban went beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Judge rules Trump visa ban for 75 countries illegal · Aug 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Judge strikes down Trump 75-country visa ban · Aug 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET

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