A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's policy freezing green card applications from 75 countries was unlawful, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.

The ruling, issued by US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C., found that the State Department's "public charge" policy exceeded the authority granted under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Introduced earlier this year by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the policy had largely halted immigrant visa processing for applicants from countries including Nigeria, Colombia, Russia, and Egypt.

The policy mainly affected family-sponsored immigrant visa applicants and some employment-based green card applicants. While the administration argued that the measure was intended to prevent immigrants from relying on public assistance, critics said it effectively blocked applications without proper individual review.

US Judge Blocks Trump Green Card Freeze | Major Setback for Trump's Immigration Policy

A major immigration ruling has sparked fierce political debate in the United States after the Supreme Court allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians and Syrians. Democrats condemned the decision, calling it “painfully cruel” and arguing it will not make America safer or stronger. The ruling is being viewed as a significant legal and political victory for President Donald Trump, while immigrant advocacy groups warn of serious consequences for affected communities.


US SC allows ending TPS for Haitians & Syrians 

The US Justice Department on Wednesday (Jan 3) filed a lawsuit against Texas to challenge an immigration law that gives state officials broad powers to arrest, prosecute and deport people who illegally cross the U.

Texas sued by US Justice Department over immigration law to deport illegal immigrants

Hong Kong lawyers have expressed concerns over a government proposal, which if approved could bar anyone from leaving the city. The proposed immigration law once approved will give unrestricted power to hong kong's immigration director to stop anyone from leaving the autonomous region.

Hong Kong lawyers have expressed concerns over Proposed immigration law

Post Brexit UK changed its immigration laws. The UK adopted a point-based merit system for the migrant workers, but 70% of EU workers will not meet new UK immigration criteria. The question is will India be benefited from the new immigration laws?

WION Dispatch: UK's new points-based visa system will benefit Indians?

The bill was passed 228 to 139, with 24 abstaining. One member of Macron’s party, Jean-Michel Clement, voted against the bill and said he would leave the majority

France's lower house passes, by large majority, bill to tighten asylum rules

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