NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal judge vacates policy suspending visa processing for 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has struck down a Trump administration policy that halted visa processing for nationals from 75 countries. The policy had targeted countries the administration claimed were likely to require public assistance while in the United States.
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The ruling removes a barrier to visa processing for citizens of 75 nations, potentially allowing for the resumption of visa applications that were previously suspended.
Key Facts
- A federal judge in New York vacated a policy that suspended visa processing for 75 countries.
- The policy was originally implemented by the Trump administration.
- The policy targeted countries whose nationals were deemed likely to require public assistance in the U.S.
- Affected countries explicitly mentioned include Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, and Somalia.
Who's Mentioned
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