A federal judge on Oct. 27 temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a rule that would reduce the period of time refugees have to challenge the termination of their legal status.
The rule, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Oct. 14, shortened the notice period for revoking refugee status from 30 days to 10 days. The agency said the change aims to restore integrity to the immigration system, mitigate national security risks, and prevent fraud.
U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick ordered the administration on Tuesday to halt enforcement of the rule until Nov. 6.
“The individuals to whom such [Notices of Intent to Terminate] were issued shall not be required to respond to the [notices],” Kobick said in a two-page ruling….