Jeannette A. Vargas

“The Policy, which categorically prohibits the issuance of immigrant visas based upon the nationality of the applicant, represents a direct abrogation of this statutory scheme,”

Jeannette A. Vargas · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22

Judge Vargas detailed why the nationality-based visa suspension violated federal immigration law.

“is contrary to law and was issued in excess of Secretary Rubio's statutory authority.”

Jeannette A. Vargas · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22

Judge Vargas ruled against the Trump administration's policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries.