Supreme Court Denies Right to Sue Over Foreign Spouses' Visa Denials

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Supreme Court Denies Right to Sue Over Foreign Spouses' Visa Denials
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a California woman whose husband was denied entry to the US due to his tattoos being interpreted as gang-related. The decision emphasized that citizens do not have the right to influence federal immigration decisions regarding their spouses. Justice Barrett stated that while marriage is a fundamental right, it does not extend to limiting Congress's power over immigration. Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing that this undervalues the right to marriage in immigration matters.

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