A United States federal judge issued a ruling against Donald Trump’s administration and its decision to pause applications for permanent residence (green cards) to more than 80 migrants originating from countries with restrictions on entering US territory.
It was Judge George L. Russell, in the state of Maryland, who ordered the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, in English) to resume the permanent residence cases of 83 migrants, who They had filed a lawsuit alleging the suspension of their applications.
Additionally, Judge Russell noted that the pause imposed by the administration of Donald Trump is an illegal action.
“USCIS does not have discretion to decide not adjudicating cases at all“said the federal judge.
Within the resolution, which includes more than 39 pages, according to Univisión, Russell states that The Trump Administration has not clearly explained why did you decide pause these requests.
Furthermore, he added that the complaining migrants They have had this immigration benefit “for years or even decades.”
“They have maintained a legal status and, in many cases, They have even contributed substantially to medical and scientific research“said the judge.
Currently, the United States has blocked or restricted entry into its territory for people from 39 countries and individuals who They have documents from the Palestinian Authority.
Aside from the restrictions, the US also canceled the review of visa applications of migrants originating from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Iran, Russia and Somalia.