A federal judge ordered a late-hour extension of Temporary Protected Status permits for Somali nationals in the United States.
The order 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 filing deadlines. Earlier extensions had covered other populations, but Somalis faced tighter timelines before the courtroom move. The new extension wins breathing room for further checks, but does not offer permanent fixes. Other Somali permit holders still wait on final decisions.