A US judge struck down the immigrant visa ban for 75 nations, ruling it unlawful. Learn what this means for applicants and the next steps.
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Key Facts
—Ruling US District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas struck down the immigrant visa ban on 21 August 2026.
—Remedy The policy was vacated, not blocked by injunction, under the Administrative Procedure Act.
—Scope The vacatur applies to all applicants from the 75 countries, not just the plaintiffs.
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