U.S. Citizens, Rights Groups Sue Over Trump Visa Suspension Affecting 75 Countries
A group of U.S. citizens and immigrant rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries.
The complaint argues the administration relied on misleading claims about migrants and unlawfully disrupted established immigration procedures affecting thousands of families seeking legal entry.
The National Immigration Law Center described the policy as discriminatory, saying it blocks families from pursuing lawful immigration pathways and unfairly targets vulnerable communities.
The U.S. State Department said the suspension applies to countries whose migrants are considered more likely to rely on public assistance, affecting nations across Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Countries reportedly impacted include Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, Bangladesh, and several others, leaving many applicants uncertain about their future migration plans.
U.S. immigration policy has remained a major political issue in recent years, with executive decisions frequently challenged in federal courts by civil rights groups and affected families.
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad presidential authority to restrict entry into the country, but legal disputes over specific immigration measures have continued.
Legal proceedings are expected to reignite political and legal debate over immigration policy as affected families and advocacy groups seek to overturn the suspension.
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