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Original Date Announced
February 13, 2026DHS Secretary Noem terminates the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen, which was set to expire on March 3, 2026. The Secretary determined that "Yemen no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary Protected Status." The termination is effective May 4, 2026.
DHS first announced the termination through a press release, which also encouraged Yemeni nationals with TPS to self-deport through the CBP Home app. The Federal Register notice was published on March 3, 2026.
Trump 2.0 [ID #2202]
2026.03.03 DHS - Termination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected StatusEffective Date
May 4, 2026Subsequent Trump and Court Action
March 19, 20262026.03.19 Complaint - Doe v. Noem
The Center for Constitutional Rights and Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a complaint challenging DHS Secretary Noem's termination of the TPS designation for Yemen. Seven plaintiffs, six TPS holders and one with a pending application, are representing a class of Yemeni nationals who had TPS status or pending TPS applications. Plaintiffs argue that the termination violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Doe v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-02280 (S.D.N.Y.).
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View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
May 1, 20262026.05.01 Order Granting PI - Doe v. Noem
Judge Dale Ho of the Southern District of New York issued an order declaring that plaintiffs demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits of the claim that DHS acted contrary to law by violating "the statutory procedural requirement to consult with appropriate agencies prior to termination" of TPS for Yemen. The order grants plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction postponing the effective date of termination of TPS for Yemen. Doe v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-02280 (S.D.N.Y.).
**Link to case here. See litigation note above**
View DocumentCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual In LitigationTrump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Program TerminationSubject Matter: TPSAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
- August 14, 2018 DHS extends TPS for Yemen
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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July 10, 2024
Temporary Protected Status for Yemen was last extended and redesignated on July 10, 2024.
2024.07.10 USCIS: Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
- New Policy
- Prior Policy
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
2026.03.19 Complaint - Doe v. Noem
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
2026.05.01 Order Granting PI - Doe v. Noem
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