A federal judge ordered a last-minute extension of Temporary Protected Status permits for Somali nationals in the country.
The ruling lets them hold onto work rights through the latest review cycle. This came after lawyers for the permit holders pressed the court to act ahead of deadline deadlines. Earlier extensions had covered other populations, but Somali applicants faced tighter timelines before the courtroom move. The new extension wins breathing room for further checks, but does not offer durable fixes. Other Somali permit holders still await final decisions.