US judge strikes down immigrant visa suspension for 75 nations
By The BriefBrief
A US judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan. The judge, Jeannette Vargas, said the State Department policy announced in January exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority.
WHO:US District Judge Jeannette Vargas
WHAT:Struck down a policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Manhattan, USA
WHY:The judge said the policy was patently unlawful and conflicted with federal immigration law that strips the secretary of state of authority over consular officers’ processing of immigrant visas.
