Court Backs Refugee Program Pause Amid Legal Dispute

The U.S. appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can temporarily halt refugee resettlement during ongoing litigation, allowing entry only for those approved by January 20. The decision came from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, emphasizing the contentious nature of U.S. immigration policy changes.

A federal U.S. appeals court has granted the Trump administration the authority to pause its refugee resettlement efforts while a legal challenge regarding the freeze is processed in court.

The decision, handed down by a panel of three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, permits a conditional halt to the program.

Refugees who have already been approved for entry by January 20 will not be affected by this pause, highlighting the ongoing debates over immigration policy in the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)