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Court Denies Pause on Trump's Refugee-Admissions Lawsuit

12/11/2025

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A district court in Washington denied the U.S. government's request to pause discovery in a suit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025 refugee-admissions order.
Judge Jamal Whitehead said the case must proceed, citing slow litigation and potential prejudice to plaintiffs.
The ruling lets discovery continue alongside an appeal, as parties prepare major motions that could lead to a bench trial or negotiated resolution, depending on discovery.

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A district court in Washington denied the U.S. government's request to pause discovery in a suit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025 refugee-admissions order.
Judge Jamal Whitehead said the case must proceed, citing slow litigation and potential prejudice to plaintiffs.
The ruling lets discovery continue alongside an appeal, as parties prepare major motions that could lead to a bench trial or negotiated resolution, depending on discovery.