A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries - AP News

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A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration immigration policy that targeted 39 countries, marking a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to restrict immigration from nations deemed to pose security risks. The ruling comes as courts have repeatedly challenged Trump's immigration enforcement actions since he took office. The judge's decision suggests vulnerabilities in how the administration justified the policy's scope and implementation. Legal experts say the ruling may embolden additional lawsuits against related immigration policies, though the administration is expected to appeal.