US judge overturns Trump's visa ban for citizens of 75 countries

A federal judge in New York has struck down a U.S. government visa ban that targeted citizens from 75 countries seeking to establish permanent residency in the United States. The ruling delivered on Friday is a significant setback for President Donald Trump's restrictive immigration agenda.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas declared the government's policy unlawful. The ban, which had been implemented by the administration, prevented individuals from the specified nations from obtaining visas to live permanently in the U.S.

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The government's policy was unlawful.

Judge Vargas's decision specifically found that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had overstepped his legal authority in establishing the ban. This judicial rebuke challenges the executive branch's power to enact such broad restrictions on immigration.

The ruling is expected to have immediate implications for individuals affected by the ban and signals a potential shift in the legal battles surrounding the Trump administration's immigration policies.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had exceeded his legal authority in establishing it.