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Judge rules Trump visa ban for 75 countries illegal

Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. stopped issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries, citing that they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
WHO: A judge
WHAT: A judge ruled the Trump administration’s policy stopping visas for citizens of 75 countries was illegal for discriminating by nationality.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed

  • Aug 22 Judge strikes down Trump 75-country visa ban
  • Aug 22 Judge blocks Trump’s 75-country visa ban
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