Obama-Appointed Judge Lets Trump Strip TPS From Somalis—‘Life Altering’
Summary
A federal judge appointed by President Obama allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. This decision affects about 1,100 people who currently have protection from deportation and permission to work in the U.S. under TPS.Key Facts
- TPS gives temporary protection from deportation and work rights to people from countries with war, disaster, or other problems.
- The Trump administration decided Somalia's conditions improved and ended TPS for Somali nationals.
- Around 1,100 Somali TPS holders are affected by this change.
- Judge Allison D. Burroughs had previously paused the termination of TPS for Somalia but has now allowed it to proceed.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited power to review decisions to end TPS designations.
- This case is part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to end TPS for multiple countries.
- The judge noted the serious, life-changing effects this decision could have on Somali TPS holders.
- Some lawmakers criticized the judge and praised the decision to remove the block on ending TPS protections.
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