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August 18, 2026
Judge Clears Way for Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
- U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy lifted the final injunction against the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopian immigrants, allowing the Trump administration to proceed.
- The ruling follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited judicial oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's authority to revoke Temporary Protected Status.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated that all TPS terminations are now in effect, urging those affected to leave the U.S. immediately to avoid deportation.
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- US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians' deportation protectionsAug 18, 2026 at 2:53 PM · Reuters
- Judge allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for thousands of EthiopiansAug 18, 2026 at 4:28 PM · CNN
- TPS' slow bleed leaves thousands in limboAug 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM · Axios
- Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrantsAug 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM · Independent
- Trump admin scores court win to end deportation protections for Ethiopian migrantsAug 18, 2026 at 9:10 PM · Fox News