US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
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A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking work permits for thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine. The order prevents the immediate loss of work authorization while a lawsuit challenging new USCIS policies—including an annual asylum fee and retroactive rule changes—proceeds. The judge noted the potentially severe consequences for plaintiffs, with a decision on a longer-term injunction expected by August 5.