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July 24, 2026

Federal Judge Maintains TPS for South Sudan Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

  • Judge Patti Saris has decided to keep the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan in place while new legal arguments are evaluated.
  • This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that limits lower courts' ability to block TPS terminations, prompting a flurry of new litigation.
  • The Justice Department is appealing the ruling, asserting that the district court lacks jurisdiction over TPS decisions.