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UPDATED Aug 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 12:18 AM ET
Judge strikes down Trump 75-country visa ban
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A U.S. judge, Jeannette Vargas, struck down President Donald Trump’s 75-country visa ban, saying the policy was contrary to law. The judge said Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory authority when issuing it.
WHO: Judge Jeannette Vargas
WHAT: Struck down President Donald Trump’s 75-country visa ban, ruling it was contrary to law and that the Secretary of State exceeded statutory authority.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The judge ruled the visa ban was contrary to law and that the Secretary of State exceeded statutory authority in issuing it.
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