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Court issues Stay: Permits participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

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A federal court has temporarily blocked a USCIS policy that would have restricted non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from participating in naturalization ceremonies. The stay, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on August 3, 2026, keeps NGOs involved in these ceremonies while the court case proceeds to a final decision. This allows naturalization ceremonies to continue with NGO participation as they have been conducted.
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On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits.

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