Judge Lifts Visa Ban; Thousands Remain Stranded

Thousands of immigrants from 75 countries remain stuck abroad despite a federal judge striking down the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa processing, with continued State Department vetting and delays preventing many families from obtaining visas. Applicants include spouses and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and some had already been approved but were still waiting for their visa documents; immigration attorneys say the court ruling has not brought practical relief, with some accusing the government of deliberately slow-walking cases. Separately, a federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule that would have shortened refugees’ time to challenge the termination of their legal status from 30 days to 10, preserving the existing deadline while the lawsuit proceeds.