Overview

• Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion in a 6-3 decision.
• The ruling involved Sandra Muñoz, whose husband was denied a visa due to suspected MS-13 affiliation.
• Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent warns the decision undermines marriage rights, particularly affecting same-sex couples.
• The decision overturns a 2022 9th Circuit ruling that had sided with Muñoz.
• The Biden administration had sought to reverse the 9th Circuit's decision, citing national security concerns.