What is the significant change in U.S. immigration policy that is affecting migrants?

The Biden administration has suspended all immigration applications filed by migrants who arrived in the U.S. under specific programs. This affects hundreds of thousands of people who only had temporary permission to stay in the country and were applying for asylum, green cards, or other benefits like temporary protective status to remain legally in the U.S. permanently. As a result of this suspension, these migrants now find themselves in legal limbo. Many had been in the process of seeking pathways to permanent legal residence, but with their applications now on hold, their immigration status remains uncertain, creating significant challenges for vulnerable populations.