A federal judge in Boston has issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration from revoking work permits for tens of thousands of immigrants, including asylum seekers and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
The ruling prevents the government from enforcing a policy that would have stripped these individuals of their legal ability to work in the United States.
The decision marks another significant legal hurdle for the administration’s broader immigration enforcement strategy.
In recent weeks, federal courts have repeatedly intervened to stop executive actions aimed at tightening immigration rules.
Previously, a judge blocked key provisions of an executive order seeking to restrict mail-in voting, while another ruling halted an attempt to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials in connection with an immigration probe.
For markets, the ruling underscores the persistent legal uncertainty surrounding the administration’s policy agenda.