A US federal judge overturned a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it was “contrary to law” and beyond the State Department’s legal authority. The decision, issued on Friday, is a setback to the administration’s immigration crackdown, though the government can appeal.
WHO:US federal judge
WHAT:Overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge ruled the policy was “contrary to law” and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority.
