A federal judge has postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians living in the United States, marking another legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The decision represents the latest judicial challenge to the administration's efforts to end TPS designations for multiple countries. The Trump administration has sought to terminate TPS protections for 13 countries as part of broader immigration enforcement measures.

TPS provides temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for foreign nationals whose home countries face ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent safe return.

Separately, the American Bar Association has rated a Trump judicial nominee for a federal court position in Montana as "not qualified." The ABA's rating system evaluates nominees on professional competence, integrity, and judicial temperament.

The ABA's assessment could complicate the confirmation process for the nominee, as senators often consider the organization's professional evaluation when reviewing judicial appointments. The rating represents the legal profession's assessment of the candidate's readiness to serve on the federal bench.