In June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Mullin v. Doe, significantly limiting judicial review of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation decisions. Since that decision, DHS and USCIS have taken steps to implement TPS terminations for several designated countries.
Mullin v. Doe arose from former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to terminate TPS for Haiti and Syria.
Following the decision, USCIS announced July 10, 2026, as the expiration date for TPS designations affecting nationals of seven countries. USCIS subsequently updated its guidance, establishing July 24, 2026, as the expiration date for certain TPS-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to nationals of Haiti and Syria.
The decision in Mullin v. Doe permits the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with terminating TPS for multiple designated countries, including Haiti, Syria, Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, subject to any subsequent agency action or court orders.
We note that litigation concerning implementation of certain TPS terminations and related employment authorization issues remains ongoing in several federal courts. Employers and TPS beneficiaries should continue to monitor agency guidance and court developments, as implementation timelines and available relief may change.
Resources:
- Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria
- Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
This update is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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