A federal judge ruled Friday that a computer glitch may have stymied some Venezuelans’ attempts to re-register online for a Biden-era deportation amnesty just ahead of the deadline, and he ordered Homeland Security to give them another 24 hours to do so. Here’s what you need to know about the court ruling on Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status:

The court ruling

Federal judge orders registration extension due to technical problems:

The government’s legal argument

Justice Department sought automatic stay of ruling:

The individual impact

Venezuelan worker loses job due to registration confusion:

The employment consequences

Worker hopes court order will restore job opportunity:

The complex legal battle

TPS litigation involves multiple court levels:

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• Court orders DHS to give Venezuelans another chance to register for deportation protection

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