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U.S. Judge Blocks End of TPS for Ethiopia Amid Crisis

4/9/2026

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U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled against the Department of Homeland Security's bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia, citing no meaningful review of in-country conditions.
He criticized an executive order by President Donald Trump that limited TPS designations, saying it undercut Congress's authority.
Murphy noted ongoing armed conflict and natural disasters in Ethiopia that continue to threaten returnees.

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U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled against the Department of Homeland Security's bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia, citing no meaningful review of in-country conditions.
He criticized an executive order by President Donald Trump that limited TPS designations, saying it undercut Congress's authority.
Murphy noted ongoing armed conflict and natural disasters in Ethiopia that continue to threaten returnees.