Judge strikes down Trump immigrant policies for 39 countries

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A federal judge ruled USCIS policies unlawfully barred asylum and benefits decisions for applicants from 39 countries.

WHO: Chief US District Judge John McConnell

WHAT: Ruled that USCIS adopted unlawful policies targeting applicants from 39 countries, blocking decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship

WHEN: Jun 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET

WHERE: Providence, Rhode Island

WHY: The judge found USCIS policies unlawfully targeted people from 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries

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