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US Judge Overturns Visa Ban for 75 Countries, Including Somalia

23 August 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 13

A US Federal Court judge in Manhattan, Jeannette Vargas, on August 21, 2026, overturned the Trump administration's policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. Somalia was among the nations affected by this visa ban, and the ruling potentially eases travel restrictions for its citizens.

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