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Judge Blocks Trump’s Restrictions on Visas for International Students, Academics and Journalists

HeadlineSep 15, 2026

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new rule that would limit the visa length for international students, academics and journalists. The new policy would have capped the stay of international students, who are usually allowed to extend their U.S. visas until their studies are completed, while limiting foreign journalists to remain in the U.S. for just 240 days.

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