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Judge Restores Status for 900,000 Migrants in Landmark Ruling

4/4/2026

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U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the administration led by President Donald Trump unlawfully revoked nearly 900,000 migrants' status who used the CBP One app.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acted beyond authority by sending mass emails telling migrants to leave.
The ruling reinstates their temporary status, allowing residence and work.
Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts welcomed the decision.
A DHS spokesperson criticized it as judicial overreach.

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U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the administration led by President Donald Trump unlawfully revoked nearly 900,000 migrants' status who used the CBP One app.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acted beyond authority by sending mass emails telling migrants to leave.
The ruling reinstates their temporary status, allowing residence and work.
Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts welcomed the decision.
A DHS spokesperson criticized it as judicial overreach.