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Judge Dismisses Trump Media Suit, Blocks USCIS Benefit Pause

7/8/2026

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Federal Judge Thomas Barber dismissed Trump Media’s defamation lawsuit.
Federal Judge Algenon Marbley granted a preliminary injunction that halts USCIS’s pause on benefit applications for 25 lawful immigrants from seven countries.
The Washington Post said it welcomed Barber’s decision and will review the forthcoming written order.
Trump Media announced it is considering an appeal, arguing the corrected article contains false statements.

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Federal Judge Thomas Barber dismissed Trump Media’s defamation lawsuit.
Federal Judge Algenon Marbley granted a preliminary injunction that halts USCIS’s pause on benefit applications for 25 lawful immigrants from seven countries.
The Washington Post said it welcomed Barber’s decision and will review the forthcoming written order.
Trump Media announced it is considering an appeal, arguing the corrected article contains false statements.