The decision ends a humanitarian protection program for Ethiopian nationals, aligning with broader changes to U.S. Temporary Protected Status policy.
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopian nationals in the U.S., according to a government notice, continuing efforts to roll back immigration protections. Reuters
The U.S. government announced on Friday that it will end temporary legal status — known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — for citizens of Ethiopia living in the United States, according to a government notice posted in the Federal Register. Reuters
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that after reviewing conditions in Ethiopia and consulting with relevant U.S. agencies, the country “no longer continues to meet the conditions” required for TPS designation, which historically applies to nations affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary situations. Reuters
TPS provides eligible migrants with work authorization and temporary protection from deportation. Officials say the program is intended for those who cannot safely return home because of ongoing emergencies. Wikipedia
The administration’s move fits within a broader pattern of rolling back humanitarian protections under the Trump administration, which has already ended TPS designations for several other countries in recent months. Legal challenges and court rulings have influenced the timing and implementation of these changes. Wikipedia
Supporters of the administration’s decision argue it reflects improvements in conditions in Ethiopia, while critics say the policy change could disrupt communities and work opportunities for thousands of people who have established lives in the United States. The exact number of Ethiopian nationals affected has not yet been independently verified. Reuters
Advocates for immigrant rights have raised concerns that ending TPS protections could lead to increased deportations and legal uncertainty, while legal battles over TPS terminations continue in multiple jurisdictions.
