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Judge vacates Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries

Judge vacates Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries

A federal judge in New York struck down a Trump administration policy that had suspended visa processing for nationals from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance. The ruling affects applicants from nations including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, and Somalia, and could have significant immigration implications.

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Federal judge strikes down Trump-era visa ban affecting 75 countries