Judge rescinds immigration order

A Seattle judge has rescinded an order that mandated the Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees into the U. S. U. S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead's earlier ruling was based on a federal appeals court directive requiring the processing of refugees with confirmed travel plans before January 20.

The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals later clarified that refugee admissions should be handled on a case-by-case basis rather than in bulk. In his updated order, Whitehead permitted the entry of 160 refugees who had plans to arrive within two weeks of January 20. He also specified that thousands of other refugees with later plans would need to be evaluated individually, appointing a special master to oversee these assessments.

The ruling highlights the complexities of refugee admissions during the Trump administration and the legal battles that have ensued. This decision may affect the lives of many individuals seeking asylum in the U. S. and underscores the ongoing debate about immigration policy.