Facts of the Case
After the Secretary of Homeland Security terminated Syria's Temporary Protected Status designation on September 19, 2025, roughly 6,100 Syrian TPS holders faced losing legal status and work authorization within about two months. Seven Syrian nationals sued, arguing the termination violated the TPS statute, was arbitrary and capricious, and reflected discriminatory animus rather than a genuine review of country conditions. The district court postponed the termination, and the Second Circuit denied the government's motion for a stay.
Questions
Did the Trump administration lawfully end the Temporary Protected Status program for Syrian nationals?
Conclusions
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On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 in Mullin v. Doe that the Temporary Protected Status statute's judicial-review bar precludes all non-constitutional challenges to the Secretary of Homeland Security's decision to terminate a country's TPS designation.
From the Courthouse Steps: Mullin v. Doe
In Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration,...
From the Courthouse Steps: Mullin v. Doe
In Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration,...
