Federal Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Rubio

on visa applications and deliver a final decision. He also invoked the Accardi doctrine, which holds that federal agencies must adhere to their own rules and procedures.

While Faruqui did not rule on whether the delays were “unreasonable,” his decision allows the case to proceed, setting up a fuller legal battle over the plaintiffs’ claims.

The ruling leaves open the possibility that the court could ultimately order the government to issue a final decision.