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'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

France 24 · WorldNews · 2026-08-22

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's immigration crackdown, though the government can appeal. 'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

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