A federal judge in the United States has struck down a Trump administration order that suspended visas for citizens of 75 countries, ruling the measure violates the law, according to MILENIO.
The judge determined that the visa suspension was contrary to existing legal statutes, invalidating the policy that had blocked immigrant visas for nationals from the listed nations. The ruling was reported by MILENIO on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration's immigration agenda. The visa suspension, which covered a broad range of countries including Cuba, was implemented as part of stricter entry controls. According to EL PAÍS, the federal judge annulled the prohibition on US visas for citizens of the 75 affected countries.
CNN en Español also confirmed the ruling, noting that the judge voided the immigrant visa ban imposed by Trump. UnoTV described the outcome as a defeat for the former president, with the judge halting the visa suspension.
While the court has invalidated the suspension, Telemundo Miami reported that the ruling does not open all doors for affected applicants. The decision removes the blanket ban, but individual visa applications may still face scrutiny under other existing immigration rules and procedures.
The judge's reasoning centered on the legality of the measure itself, finding that the administration overstepped its authority in imposing such a sweeping restriction without proper legal basis. The ruling applies to the 75 countries originally named in the suspension order.
Observers are now watching whether the administration will appeal the decision or seek to implement a revised version of the policy that addresses the court's legal concerns. The outcome could shape future executive actions on immigration, as courts continue to review the limits of presidential authority in this area.
