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groups: The organization and similar groups around the U.S. who could be hindered by such a rule said they don't have the resources to do so, and that the order would force them to give up preparing motions and other documents on behalf of immigrants who represent themselves, according to Metro News. The DOJ's decision meant that thousands of immigrants facing deportation, who aren't entitled to a lawyer the way criminal defendants are, would have to go through the process without legal help, the groups said.U.S. District Judge Richard Jones issued a temporary order blocking the Justice Department's restrictions in May. In April, the Justice Department told the Seattle-based Northwest Immigrant Rights Project that it cannot provide certain legal assistance to immigrants unless it undertakes full, formal representation of them in court. On Monday, he issued a more formal preliminary injunction, saying the restrictions would violate the groups' rights under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Today's victory grants them a better opportunity to seek justice. During this unprecedented time of increased immigration detention and deportation of immigrants by the Trump Administration, thousands of immigrants who cannot afford an attorney rely on legal advice to help them as they face deportation, Jorge Baron, executive director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, said in a written statement. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.