U.S. District Judge John Tunheim extended an order Friday protecting refugees in Minnesota from arrest and deportation.

The federal judge granted a motion by advocates to convert a temporary restraining order issued in January into a preliminary injunction.

What the Left Is Saying

Advocates argue the policy violates promises made to refugees regarding their status and safety within the United States.

Kimberly Grano of the International Refugee Assistance Project told The Associated Press that refugees can now live without fear of arrest.

What the Right Is Saying

The Trump administration asserts it has the right to arrest refugees who entered legally but do not yet possess green cards.

Justice Department attorney Brantley Mayers argued during a hearing that the government should have the authority to detain these individuals.

What the Numbers Show

The DHS memo was announced Feb. 18 and interprets immigration law to require refugees to return to federal custody one year after admission.

The case involves a specific refugee identified as D. Doe who was arrested in January and flown to Texas for interrogation.

The Bottom Line

DHS and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services did not immediately return requests for comment regarding the new policy.

The order applies only in Minnesota while the legal case develops further regarding national implications.