Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Asylum and Immigration Processing

A federal judge issued a ruling affecting immigration procedures. The order requires officials appointed during the Trump administration to restart processing. The directive covers both asylum applications and broader immigration cases. The New York Times reported the judge’s decision. The ruling reverses previous suspensions of certain immigration functions. Legal experts note the decision may impact pending cases nationwide. Government agencies are expected to comply within a set timeframe. The case may prompt further judicial scrutiny of immigration policies.