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Court to Hear April 29 Case Impacting 1.3 Million TPS Holders

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Court will hear on April 29 a case that could decide the fate of 1.3 million TPS holders.
The Court is reviewing the administration’s request to lift a block on ending TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants.
Justice Department argues the 1990 TPS statute bars judicial review of secretary’s termination decisions.
Plaintiffs say Secretary Kristi Noem failed to conduct consultation and note travel advisories that warn against travel to Haiti and Syria.

History

Historical Context

Congress enacted the Immigration Act of 1990, signed Nov 29, 1990, establishing Temporary Protected Status so the Attorney General could protect persons unable to return home due to war or disaster. By 2017 the program covered about 300,000 refugees, including Haitians and Syrians, and authority now rests with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Story summary

Court will hear on April 29 a case that could decide the fate of 1.3 million TPS holders.
The Court is reviewing the administration’s request to lift a block on ending TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants.
Justice Department argues the 1990 TPS statute bars judicial review of secretary’s termination decisions.
Plaintiffs say Secretary Kristi Noem failed to conduct consultation and note travel advisories that warn against travel to Haiti and Syria.

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