Ximena Bustillo

In his opinion, Judge John McConnell Jr.

says recent policy changes place the lives of, quote, countless individuals on hold solely by virtue of their countries of birth.

About six months ago, the administration paused the processing of any immigration application from citizens of the 39 countries with travel restrictions to the U.S.

This includes work permit renewals, visas, green cards, and citizenship applications.

The administration has justified its policies by saying more vetting needs to be done.

Other federal judges have ordered the administration to process the applications for a select group of immigrants who have joined various lawsuits.

Jimena Bustillo, NPR News.

According to a 2024 government estimate, about 11,000 people in the US are on Lebanon's TPS.

TPS provides protection from deportation and ability to get a work permit for people in the US.

It's a temporary reprieve for people whose home countries are experiencing a natural disaster, armed conflict, or other significant event.

So far, the Trump administration has terminated TPS for more than half a million people.

including from countries like Afghanistan and Venezuela.

Several have resulted in lawsuits, even leading up to arguments in the Supreme Court.

A high court decision is pending for individuals from Syria and Haiti.

Ximena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington.

According to a 2024 government estimate, about 11,000 people in the U.S.

are on Lebanon's TPS.

TPS provides protection from deportation and ability to get a work permit for people in the U.S.

It's a temporary reprieve for people whose home countries are experiencing a natural disaster, armed conflict or other significant event.

So far, the Trump administration has terminated TPS for more than half a million people.