⚖ Oral Arguments, with Context

The Ninth Circuit considers whether consular nonreviewability—the doctrine that ordinarily prevents courts from reviewing visa denials—also blocks a challenge to an alleged government-wide policy. The plaintiffs include former members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who were denied visas or entry, and relatives in the United States. They allege that officials categorically applied terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds to service before the Guard's 2019 terrorist designation, without considering knowledge, intent, or individual circumstances. The district court dismissed the case. Adam Boyd of Gibbs Houston Pauw will argue that the plaintiffs challenge an unlawful policy and seek a lawful process, not review of individual denials. For the government, Victoria Turcios will argue that no reviewable policy is plausibly alleged and that the claims cannot be separated from the individual decisions.

Rohani v. Rubio (No. 25-4628) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, argued August 5, 2026.