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US Federal Court Lifts Injunction Protecting Somalis with TPS, Paving Way for Deportation

15 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 12

A federal judge in Massachusetts has lifted an injunction that previously protected Somali citizens holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This decision potentially allows the US administration to proceed with their deportations, impacting a significant portion of the Somali diaspora.

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