Court Blocks US Suspension of Immigration Visas for Citizens of 75 Countries
A federal court in New York has overturned the US State Department's decision to suspend immigration visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries, ruling it unlawful.
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A federal court in the Southern District of New York has blocked the US State Department's decision to suspend the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries. According to the court ruling, the imposed restrictions contradict the law and exceed the department's authority.
In January, the US State Department suspended the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 states. The list of countries subject to the restrictions included Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, Georgia, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Cuba, Syria, and Uzbekistan.
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BeforeJanuary 2025
The US State Department suspends immigration visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries.
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A US federal court blocked the State Department's decision to suspend immigration visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries.
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Further proceedings on the merits are expected, and the court decision may be appealed.
