Staff Writer
(NAIROBI, Kenya) — A federal court in Boston has removed a temporary injunction that had previously blocked the United States government from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian nationals residing in the U.S.
The ruling by Federal Judge Brian Murphy clears the legal path for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to execute its administrative plan to terminate TPS designations for Ethiopian beneficiaries.
The judicial decision directly affects an estimated 5,000 Ethiopian nationals who currently hold TPS benefits, which grant temporary authorization to reside and work legally in the U.S. while offering protection against administrative deportation.
The court previously determined that localized security instability and economic challenges across multiple regions of Ethiopia presented unfavorable conditions for mass civilian returns.
Judge Murphy’s latest order vacates the previous temporary restriction, allowing DHS policy directives to proceed.
Legal advocacy groups representing affected individuals noted that while the injunction has been lifted, underlying statutory and constitutional arguments surrounding the case remain active within the court system.
If the termination proceeds without further emergency appellate intervention, beneficiaries will face the option of applying for alternative legal immigration statuses, departing the country, or facing potential removal proceedings upon the expiration of their current documentation.
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