A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that the Trump administration can halt new refugee approvals while a legal challenge unfolds. However, refugees conditionally approved before Trump's executive order must still be allowed to resettle. The decision narrows a previous ruling by a district court that sought to reinstate the program, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding U.S. refugee policy. Organizations advocating for refugees expressed relief at the decision to allow conditionally approved individuals to enter, highlighting the precarious situation of many awaiting resettlement.