The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday partially lifted a lower court order blocking President Donald Trump's efforts to end the United States Refugee Assistance Program, including its funding.

Trump initially faced an injunction from a lower court, though the Appellate Court overruled it while making clear that it did not affect those granted refugee status prior to Jan. 20, 2025. In making the ruling, the judges noted that the president has "ample power to impose entry restrictions in addition to those elsewhere enumerated in the INA."

At issue is Trump's executive order suspending USRAP and freezing funding for the program. Under USRAP, the executive branch must review the refugee situation, project the expected participation in the program, and address any threats or concerns related to the entry of refugees into the U.S.

A group of refugees and advocacy groups sued the administration over the freezing of their support and initially managed to secure a lower court injunction. The case will proceed through the normal legal channels, though Trump's policy will mostly take effect.