Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMichael CaseySaturday 22 August 2026 20:30 BST'A visa is a visitor, it’s not a right': Rubio on US suspending visas for 75 countriesA New York federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 nations.U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory authority in issuing the ban.The court determined the rule unlawfully bypassed consular officers, who possess statutory discretion over visa eligibility decisions.The lawsuit was filed by two non-profit organizations and 11 individuals impacted by the visa suspensions.Immigration advocates praised the decision as a critical victory for the rule of law and family reunification.In fullFederal judge strikes down Trump’s visa ban from 75 countries ruling Rubio exceeded his authorityMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in