A federal judge ordered a late-hour extension of Temporary Protected Status permits for Somali residents in the U.S..
The decision lets them keep work rights through the most recent review cycle. This came after lawyers for the beneficiaries pressed the court to act ahead of filing deadlines. Earlier extensions had covered other groups, but Somali applicants faced tighter timelines before the ruling. The new extension wins breathing room for further checks, but does not offer long-term fixes. Other Somali permit holders still wait on final decisions.