Original Date Announced

DHS terminates Somalia's designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on March 17, 2026. DHS Secretary Noem determined that improved conditions in Somalia and "continued national security and public safety risks combined with the fraud and foreign policy considerations" establish that Somalia no longer meets the statutory basis for TPS.

The termination is effective March 17, 2026. DHS will automatically extend the validity of certain EADs previously issued under the TPS designation of Somalia through March 17, 2026.

Trump 2.0 [ID #2171]

Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.03.09 Complaint - African Communities Together v. Noem

Two nonprofits and four Somalian TPS beneficiaries/applicants filed a class action suit challenging the Trump administration’s termination of TPS for Somalia. The plaintiffs argue that the termination violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the equal protection guarantee under the Fifth Amendment. The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and asks the court to stay and ultimately vacate the termination of TPS for Somalia. African Communities Together v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-11201 (D. Mass).

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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.03.13 Order - African Communities Together v. Noem

District Judge Allison Burroughs granted an administrative stay of the termination of Somalia’s TPS designation. It clarifies that individuals with TPS status shall retain all rights and protections afforded by TPS status. The court deferred ruling on postponement until the administrative record has been produced and issues have been fully briefed. African Communities Together v. Noem, No. 1:26-cv-11201 (D. Mass).

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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.03.27 USCIS - Update on Termination of TPS for Somalia

USCIS issued an update following the March 13, 2026 stay in African Communities Together v. Noem, No. 26-cv-11201 (D. Mass.). The update states that TPS Somalia beneficiaries will keep their status and employment authorization. Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with category A12 or C19 remain valid and are extended.