On June 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge John McConnell blocked Trump administration restrictions implemented by USCIS on asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries. The ruling found that USCIS lacked statutory authority and that the measures were arbitrary and capricious. The policies had been enacted following a November 2025 shooting involving an Afghan immigrant.