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Somali TPS lawsuit challenges Trump administration's termination decision

PUBLISHED Mar 9, 2026, 11:28 PM ET

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Boston, United States Immigrant advocates filed a federal lawsuit Monday to block the Department of Homeland Security’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for 1,100 Somali nationals set to end March 17. Plaintiffs include four Somali individuals and advocacy groups African Communities Together and the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, alleging procedural errors and discriminatory intent linked to public statements by former President Trump. The case cites DHS decisions announced in January. Separately, on March 6 an appellate panel preserved a lower court order maintaining TPS for the Haitian migrants. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1991: U.S. designates Somalia for TPS after civil war and state collapse.
January: DHS, under outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, announces plan to terminate Somali TPS effective March 17.
February 3: Haitian TPS protections were scheduled to expire before a district judge blocked the expiration.
March 6: D.C. appellate panel ruled 2-1 to maintain lower court order preserving Haitian TPS.
March (Monday filing): Four Somali nationals and two advocacy groups file suit in Boston federal court seeking to block Somali TPS termination.

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This lawsuit could impact the lives of 1,100 Somali nationals in the U.S. If the termination of TPS goes ahead, they may face deportation. This could affect their families, jobs, and communities. Keep an eye on the news for updates.

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U.S. immigration authorities and policymakers pursuing stricter immigration enforcement would gain broader discretion to end temporary protections and proceed with removals if courts do not block DHS decisions.

Who Impacted

Approximately 1,100 Somali TPS holders and their families, plus communities and employers relying on their labor, would face potential loss of status, work authorization, and heightened risk of deportation.

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