Judge temporarily halts Trump admin move to end Biden-era migration program

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's attempt to end a migration program benefiting Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. This decision prevents the program's expiration and potential deportation of approximately half a million individuals. Judge Talwani's ruling cited the program's legality and the potential harm to those affected by the program's termination. The judge highlighted the program's positive impact on the rule of law and the well-being of the program participants. Participants in the program are granted temporary legal status and work permits after being vetted and securing U.S. sponsors. Advocates celebrated the decision as a win for immigrants and their American sponsors. Trump administration officials criticized the ruling, claiming it undermined presidential authority. The program's participants face significant dangers and family separation if forced to return to their home countries. This decision is a blow to the Trump administration's hardline immigration stance. The ruling effectively allows the program to continue providing protection from deportation.