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SCOTUS Rules on U.S. Citizen’s Rights to Challenge Spousal Visas Denials

In Department of State v. Muñoz, the United States Supreme Court issued a disappointing 6-3 landmark ruling, upholding consular non-reviewability, which gives consular officers significant authority to issues decisions without judicial oversight. The decision also held that U.S. citizens’ constitutional rights do not extend to challenging spousal visa denials, and limits their ability to present evidence or expert testimony to refute visa denials.

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