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DHS terminates TPS for Yemen

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 13, 2026

    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.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2202]

    2026.03.03 DHS - Termination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status
  2. Effective Date

    May 4, 2026
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    March 19, 2026

    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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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Program Termination
Subject Matter: TPS
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Associated or Derivative Policies

Pre Trump-Era Policies

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