# Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Freeze

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-05T23:13:19+00:00
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A Rhode Island federal judge has struck down Trump-era asylum freeze policies that stalled applications from 39 countries, calling the move unlawful and discriminatory — especially after a deadly DC shooting involving an Afghan national who’d already been granted asylum. The judge, appointed by Obama, emphasized that immigrants were following the law, not breaking it, and that the delays were based solely on nationality. USCIS, responsible for processing visas and asylum claims, faced criticism for the bureaucratic halt. Immigration advocates and labor unions, who sued over stalled work visas and travel documents, hailed the ruling as a victory for legal immigration rights and against government overreach. The shooting claimed the life of 20-year-old Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and left Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe critically injured. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aeb578c7797f82bc

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