A US judge has struck down policies blocking immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries. The decision marks a significant legal challenge to Trump-era immigration rules targeting asylum seekers and green card applicants.
The court ruling highlighted that individuals from 39 travel-ban countries were unlawfully denied asylum, green cards, work permits, and citizenship decisions under the Trump administration. Federal Judge emphasized the policies had no legal basis.
On the same day as the ruling, Senate approved $70 billion to fund Trump-backed immigration agencies, including ICE, despite opposition over incidents involving US citizens and immigration agents.
Legislation to fund Trump’s crackdown has fueled criticism. Democrats opposed funding aggressive policies amid ongoing debates about civil liberties and injustices tied to immigration enforcement.
Immigration advocates praised the judge’s decision as a win for fairness and due process, while critics called it judicial overreach. The ruling could have implications for millions of potential applicants.
Trump’s travel bans targeting predominantly Muslim-majority nations have faced legal challenges since their inception. The policies reshaped US immigration and global perceptions of American values.
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