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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping work permits from immigrants

The order specifically protects work permits for asylum seekers from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine during a pending lawsuit.

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A US judge has blocked the Trump administration from stripping work permits from immigrants, according to a verified ruling.

The blocked action specifically targeted work permits for asylum seekers, as reported by a source.

According to a single source, the order prevents thousands of people from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine from losing work authorization while a lawsuit proceeds.

A lawsuit is ongoing regarding the work permit restrictions, according to a single source.

Updates

The court's order is temporary and will remain effective only until the judge determines whether to implement a longer-term pause on the administration's policy.

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Sources

  1. investing.comUS judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits (opens in a new window)
  2. investing.comJudge blocks Trump work permit restrictions for asylum seekers (opens in a new window)
  3. Al JazeeraUS judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants (opens in a new window)
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