Somalis in U.S. Sue Over Plan to End TPS Protections

Lawsuit filed against Trump administration over ending Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Several Somali nationals living in the United States have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. The TPS program provides temporary legal status and work authorization for immigrants from countries affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Why it matters

The lawsuit aims to block the Trump administration's efforts to terminate TPS for Somali immigrants, which could force thousands to return to a country still recovering from years of civil war and instability.

The details

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue that ending TPS for Somalia would put their lives at risk and violate their constitutional rights. They claim the administration's decision to terminate TPS was "arbitrary and capricious" and failed to properly consider the dangerous conditions in Somalia.

  • The lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2026.

The players

Somali nationals

Immigrants from Somalia living in the United States who are protected under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program.

Trump administration

The former presidential administration of Donald Trump, which announced plans to end TPS protections for Somali immigrants.

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What’s next

The lawsuit will be heard by a federal judge, who will decide whether to block the administration's plan to end TPS protections for Somali immigrants.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the legal battle over the Trump administration's efforts to roll back immigration protections, which could have significant impacts on Somali immigrants in the U.S. and the stability of their home country.