Bouarfa v. Mayorkas

Plain-Language Summary

This case asks whether U.S. citizens have a constitutional right to challenge the denial of a visa for their spouse. Amina Bouarfa, a U.S. citizen, married a Tunisian man whose visa was denied by the State Department without a detailed explanation. She sued, arguing she has a due process right to receive a meaningful reason for the denial.

The Court is considering how much the government must explain when it denies entry to a citizen's family member. The case could affect thousands of American families separated by visa denials.