Court Clears Path for Ending Somali TPS Amid Ongoing Litigation

A federal judge ruled that ending Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status can proceed, lifting a pause on the move while a lawsuit progresses. The court said the plaintiffs showed irreparable harm but did not prove a likelihood of success on the merits, allowing the government to end TPS for Somalis as litigation continues. With roughly 700 Somalis in the U.S. on TPS, this could affect work authorization and risk deportation, though advocates say some alternative paths remain and the broader TPS framework may still face challenges.