Denying people entry on nationality grounds is against the law, a judge has ruled
A US court has overturned a Trump administration rule that suspended the issuing of immigrant visas to people from 75 countries.
The State Department announced the restrictions in Janurary, which did not apply to tourist or student visas, saying they were needed to prevent the entry of those who would “take welfare and public benefits.” Russia, Brazil, Colombia, Albania, Egypt, Haiti, Somalia, and Pakistan were among the nations covered by the policy.
Judge Jeannette Vargas of Manhattan said in her ruling on Friday that US consular staff had been ordered to reject…
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