# ‘Contrary to law’: US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

https://mins.news/en/item/29249

- France 24, 2026-08-22 12:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260822-contrary-to-law-us-judge-strikes-down-trump-s-75-country-visa-ban

> A US federal judge overturned a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. The judge ruled that the measure was “contrary to law” and exceeded the State Department’s authority, dealing a setback to Trump’s immigration crackdown while leaving the government the option to appeal.

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