U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Massachusetts issued an administrative stay on July 25, 2026, preserving Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian nationals while the court evaluates constitutional claims related to the Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Doe. This ruling follows a decision by the Trump administration to terminate TPS for Ethiopia, which was set to expire on February 13, 2026. Judge Murphy's order has drawn criticism from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with General Counsel James Percival accusing him of defying the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had previously narrowed the authority of lower courts to block DHS decisions regarding TPS. Murphy's ruling comes alongside another stay issued by Senior U.S. District Judge Patti Saris regarding TPS for South Sudan, indicating a broader legal challenge against the administration's immigration policies. The Biden administration had initially granted TPS to Ethiopians in 2022 due to ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in the country.
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Federal Judge Blocks Deportations for Ethiopian Nationals Amid Legal Dispute
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the deportation of Ethiopian nationals by preserving their Temporary Protected Status while the court reviews constitutional claims. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited lower courts' authority over such matters, and it has sparked criticism from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Biden judge blocking Ethiopian deportations despite SCOTUS ruling clashed with ICE before
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