Judge blocks Trump immigration policies on asylum, green cards
By The BriefBrief
A federal judge struck down four Trump immigration policies blocking asylum and green card decisions for about 40 countries.
WHO:U.S. District Judge John McConnell
WHAT:Struck down four immigration policies that barred asylum, delayed or denied green card applications, and blocked citizenship hearings for nationals of about 40 countries
WHEN:Jun 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge found the administration unlawfully discriminated against immigrants and used national security claims to mask anti-immigrant sentiments.
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