A federal judge has stopped a plan that could have forced about 3,000 Yemeni refugees to leave the United States. The decision gives them more time to stay while a legal case moves forward. The ruling comes just days before their protection was set to end. Judge Dale E Ho issued the order in Manhattan. He said the government must keep temporary protected status, also known as TPS, in place for now. This status allows people to live and work in the US if their home country is unsafe. The judge said Yemen is still facing war and serious risk. He noted that many of the people under TPS are law-abiding and have built stable lives. He added that sending them back could put them in danger. TPS is a special program. It protects people from deportation when their home country faces conflict or disaster. People under this program can stay in the US, work legally, and travel with approval. For Yemenis, these protections were due to expire soon before the court stepped in. The case also raised concerns about how the decision to end TPS was made. Judge Ho said the process set by law was not followed properly. He pointed to actions by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He said the legal steps required by Congress were not fully respected. The judge also criticized strong language used in a past social media post. He said such comments do not reflect the reality of the people affected. In his ruling, he stressed that Yemeni TPS holders are not criminals but ordinary individuals trying to live in safety. The decision to end TPS for Yemen was announced earlier this year. Officials said conditions in Yemen had improved enough to remove the protection. The Department of Homeland Security stated it had reviewed the situation and consulted with other agencies before making the move. However, rights groups strongly disagreed. Razeen Zaman from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund welcomed the judge’s order. She said the ruling shows that humanitarian laws cannot be used to push people out unfairly. She also said decisions must be based on real conditions, not political goals. The case includes many personal stories. One example is a pregnant woman in Detroit. She is due to give birth soon, and her unborn child has a serious heart condition. Doctors say the treatment is not available in Yemen. Another case involves a former human rights worker living in Brooklyn. He fears being targeted by armed groups if he returns. Many of the refugees have lived in the US for years. They work in many fields. Some are doctors, engineers, and pilots. Others work in shops, drive cars, or help run small businesses. Supporters say they contribute to the economy and local communities every day. The government, however, has defended its stance. It said TPS is meant to be temporary. Officials added that courts should not make long-term policy decisions. They argue that the final say should rest with elected leaders and agencies. This legal fight is not over. The judge’s order is temporary. It will remain in place while the court reviews the full case. A final decision could take months. For now, the Yemeni Refugee Deportation Block gives relief to thousands of families. Many say they feel safe again after months of fear. The outcome of this case could also affect similar decisions for people from other countries under TPS. As the case continues, the court will decide whether the protections should stay or end. Until then, thousands of Yemeni refugees can remain in the United States without fear of immediate deportation.