Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By NPR
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A federal court has invalidated a controversial visa restriction policy that barred citizens from 75 nations, determining that the measure constituted unlawful discrimination based on nationality. The Trump-era administration implemented the ban claiming these countries presented elevated risks of visa holders requiring government financial support. The judicial decision marks a significant setback for the policy, emphasizing constitutional protections against nationality-based discrimination in immigration proceedings and raising questions about the legal framework governing visa eligibility determinations.
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