A federal judge ordered a last-minute extension of Temporary Protected Status permits for Somali residents in the U.S..
The order lets them keep work rights through the latest review cycle. This came after lawyers for the beneficiaries pressed the court to act ahead of renewal deadlines. Earlier extensions had covered other populations, but Somali applicants faced tighter timelines before the ruling. The new extension buys time for further checks, but does not offer long-term fixes. Other Somali permit holders still await final decisions.