Federal judge orders USCIS to resume green card processing for immigrants affected by travel ban
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Updated · Newsweek · Apr 27
Federal judge orders USCIS to resume green card processing for immigrants affected by travel ban
13 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Apr 27
Maryland District Judge George L. Russell III ruled that USCIS must restart green card applications for 83 immigrants from 39 countries under the Trump-era travel ban.
The court found USCIS's indefinite pause on these applications unlawful, requiring the agency to process but not guarantee approval for affected cases. This follows a sharp drop in green card approvals under the Trump administration.
The injunction currently applies only to the 83 plaintiffs, though similar lawsuits could expand its impact. Many affected immigrants have lived in the U.S. for years and contributed significantly to the economy and research.
A judge unfroze 83 green card cases. Are the other 2 million next?
After winning in court, how long will these 83 immigrants actually wait for a decision?
As green card cases restart, why is the door closing on work permits for asylum seekers?
With one 'unlawful' delay struck down, what other tools can USCIS use to slow applications?
If immigrants have lower crime rates, do security-based travel bans actually make sense?
If immigrants create a $14.5 trillion surplus, what is the economic cost of blocking them?