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A federal judge cleared the way for the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for thousands of Somali nationals, following a Supreme Court ruling that limited judicial review of such actions. Judge Allison Burroughs lifted a stay previously blocking the termination, allowing the Trump administration to move forward with ending TPS for Somalia. This potentially exposes affected migrants who lack another lawful basis to remain in the U.S. to deportation.

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs lifted a stay, allowing the administration to proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for thousands of Somali nationals. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in Mullin v. Doe that limited judicial review of such termination actions. The move potentially exposes affected migrants who lack lawful alternatives to remaining in the U.S. to deportation.

A Massachusetts federal judge has issued an administrative stay blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, citing constitutional claims in an amended lawsuit. The decision has drawn criticism from the Department of Homeland Security and legal experts, who argue it defies recent Supreme Court rulings limiting lower courts' authority to block TPS terminations.

A Massachusetts federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, citing constitutional claims of racial and national-origin discrimination. The decision follows a revised lawsuit by plaintiffs after a federal appeals court rejected similar TPS termination blocks for Ethiopia and South Sudan, intensifying criticism over judicial interventions in immigration policy.

ICE officers arrested at least five people in New York City immigration courts despite court orders banning such arrests in most cases. ICE justified the arrests by citing the criminal histories of the individuals and claiming the courts are the safest location for enforcement. Advocacy groups and attorneys argue the arrests violate court orders and create an intimidating effect.