Trump Admin Actions Effectively Kill Diversity Visa
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The Trump administration has suspended the Diversity Visa program, effectively killing it. A group of diversity visa selectees has sued the Trump administration.
Introduction
The Trump administration has suspended the Diversity Visa program, effectively killing it. A group of diversity visa selectees has sued the Trump administration.
What is Diversity Visa?
Diversity Visa is a program created by Congress to increase diversity in the US. It allows citizens of certain countries to apply for a green card.
Why did the Trump administration suspend the program?
The Trump administration claims that the program does not serve the national interest. However, the group of diversity visa selectees believes that this decision is unlawful and discriminatory.
What's next?
The court will review the case and make a decision on whether the Trump administration's decision is lawful. If the court rules in favor of the diversity visa selectees, the Diversity Visa program may be reinstated.
What to do next
Source: law360.com