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- Judge James Boasberg blocked visa restriction policy on July 14 2026, finding it likely violates the First Amendment.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio's 2025 policy targeted EU/UK online-content officials and researchers and led to five visa bans in December 2025, including Imran Ahmed and Thierry Breton.
- HateAid and the Coalition for Independent Technology Research sued, while State Department declined comment and affected individuals said they were relieved but face entry and financial sanctions.
