Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Immigration Policies Affecting 39 Countries

A federal judge in the United States issued a ruling on immigration policy. The decision voids Trump-era rules that singled out immigrants from 39 countries. The policies had been designed to restrict entry and limit benefits for those nationals. The judge found the measures inconsistent with existing immigration law. The ruling removes the targeted restrictions for the affected countries. Immigration officials are instructed to cease enforcement of the invalidated rules. The decision may prompt further legal challenges or appeals from the government. Advocacy groups have welcomed the judgment as a step toward more equitable immigration enforcement.