Jeannette A. Vargas

“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.

“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.