Citing national security concerns, the policies were initially imposed on 19 countries.
In her ruling on May 11, Ms Lin held that Ms Majekodunmi’s detention had “become prolonged without adequate justification.”
Immigration experts described the policy as the most draconian.
The statement said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has over 1.4 million pending affirmative asylum claims.
The proposed changes aimed to prevent visa abuse and allow for better oversight.
The naturalisation ceremonies are part of the activities lined up to celebrate the 2023 Independence Day.
