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US Federal Judge Blocks U.S. Visa Suspension for 75 Countries

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A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Iran. The ruling found that the State Department exceeded its legal authority, while confirming that lawful public-charge assessments may still apply to individual visa applicants.