Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
- A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries.
- U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy was contrary to law and exceeded statutory authority.
- The policy was challenged by two nonprofit organizations and 11 individuals, including those whose family members had been refused visas.
- The ruling is seen as a victory for advocates who argue that the policy kept families apart.
- The State Department stated that the Trump administration aimed to protect the American people through stringent visa screening standards.
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, and Somalia. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the policy was contrary to law and exceeded statutory authority, stating that it mandated the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any legal basis.
The policy was challenged by two nonprofit organizations along with 11 individuals, including six whose family members had been refused visas. Judge Vargas emphasized that the power to determine visa eligibility lies with consular officers, who are tasked with making decisions based on specific criteria set forth in the law.
Advocates welcomed the ruling, arguing that it affirms the dignity of families and the importance of keeping them together. The State Department, however, stated that the Trump administration aimed to protect the American people by enforcing high standards of screening and vetting for visa applicants.
联邦法官撤销特朗普政府暂停处理75个国家移民签证的政策
纽约的一名联邦法官撤销了特朗普政府暂停处理75个国家签证的政策，包括阿富汗、伊朗、俄罗斯和索马里。美国地方法官珍妮特·瓦尔加斯裁定该政策违反法律并超出了法定权限，指出该政策要求在没有法律依据的情况下拒绝符合条件的申请人的签证。
该政策受到两个非营利组织和11名个人的挑战，包括六名家庭成员被拒签的人。瓦尔加斯法官强调，决定签证资格的权力在于领事官员，他们负责根据法律规定的具体标准做出决定。
倡导者欢迎这一裁决，认为它确认了家庭的尊严和团结的重要性。然而，国务院表示，特朗普政府旨在通过实施高标准的签证审查和审查程序来保护美国人民。