No Borders NewsA coalition of immigrant families, workers, and legal aid organizations filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to enforce a recent decision in CLINIC v. Rubio. The groups say the Trump administration’s actions are still blocking immigrant visa processing even after the court ruled against a broad 75-country visa ban.
According to the filing, there have been reports that the U.S. State Department ordered a global “pause” on immigrant visa appointments. The government reportedly cited a training program as the reason, but the groups argue that this is being used to sidestep the court’s order.
On August 21, a federal court struck down the administration’s blanket ban on immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. The court also found that the Secretary of State did not have authority to “pause” or suspend visa processing in the way the administration attempted.
The groups say the delay is harming families who are waiting for immigrant visas to move forward, keeping people separated for months. They argue that cases should proceed in a fair, individualized way rather than being halted broadly.
The motion asks the court to require compliance with its judgment and to stop what the groups describe as continued noncompliance under a different label. The official court order and the motion itself are the best sources for the exact relief being requested.