A U.S. judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The judge cited statements by President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that portrayed immigrants as criminals and a drain on society, suggesting the terminations were motivated by racial animus. TPS offers deportation relief and work permits to individuals from countries facing crises. The administration argued that extending TPS is contrary to U.S. interests, but this ruling adds to ongoing legal challenges against TPS terminations.