Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

200 Immigrants Sue USCIS Over Travel Ban Delay

1/6/2026

26 4

Summary

Story summary

Nearly 200 immigrants, including six from Massachusetts, sue the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after their applications were paused due to the expanded travel ban affecting 39 countries.
Jim Hacking argues USCIS violates immigration law, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defends the pause for thorough vetting, and a ruling may come within two weeks.
Milad Zaki supports the ban for security reasons.

1 of 1

Story summary

Nearly 200 immigrants, including six from Massachusetts, sue the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after their applications were paused due to the expanded travel ban affecting 39 countries.
Jim Hacking argues USCIS violates immigration law, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defends the pause for thorough vetting, and a ruling may come within two weeks.
Milad Zaki supports the ban for security reasons.