Original Date Announced

DHS 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.

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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.03.19 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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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.05.01 Order Granting PI - Doe v. Noem

District Judge Dale Ho 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**

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.07.01 USCIS - Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

USCIS postponed the expiration of Yemen TPS status until the lower courts align with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe, No. 25-1083 (U.S.). Employment authorization will remain valid through July 10, 2026.

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.07.10 USCIS - Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

USCIS extended the expiration date of employment authorization for TPS Yemen beneficiaries to July 17, 2026.

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.07.17 USCIS - Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

USCIS extended the expiration date of employment authorization for TPS Yemen beneficiaries to July 24, 2026.

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.07.29 USCIS - Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

USCIS announces that, effective July 20, 2026, Yemen's TPS designation is terminated, and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to TPS beneficiaries from Yemen are no longer valid. "Employers must reverify TPS Yemen beneficiaries who presented these EADs and cannot continue employing a person who does not provide proof of current employment authorization."