Judge temporarily halts Trump’s move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of South Sudanese immigrants in the U.S. The decision Tuesday comes as the Massachusetts court reviews whether President Trump's attempt to end their temporary protected status was illegal. The termination was set for January 2026, affecting about 300 South Sudanese nationals. Civil rights groups sued, claiming the move was unconstitutional and racially motivated. The Department of Homeland Security criticized the ruling, arguing that South Sudan is now safer. South Sudanese were granted protected status in 2011 due to ongoing conflict. The judge emphasized the potential harm of deportation.