Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Policy Denying Detained Immigrants Access to Legal Protections

A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume collecting biometrics from detained immigrants, temporarily blocking a Trump administration policy from December 2025 that prevented them from completing requirements for legal protections. The ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia aims to prevent irreparable harm, including prolonged detention and deportation.