The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a lower court's order to open the application pool for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery, which allows about 55,000 immigrants from low-immigration countries each year. The court determined that the immigration law firm Red Eagle lacked standing to sue the federal government. This ruling is part of a broader context of legal challenges surrounding immigration policies under the Trump administration.
Key facts
- The Ninth Circuit Court ruled 2-1 against opening the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery.
- The court blocked a preliminary injunction from U.S. District Judge Jinsook Ohta.
- The Diversity Visa lottery allows approximately 55,000 immigrants annually.
- The immigration law firm Red Eagle was found to lack standing to sue.
- President Trump has opposed the Visa Lottery Program for years.
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