DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at the Citadel Patriot Dinner at the Citadel in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 6, 2025. Alex Brandon/AFP via Getty ImagesEthiopian nationals living in the United States will no longer enjoy Temporary Protected Status (TPS), following a decision by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and rein in temporary protections that officials say can encourage illegal immigration.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Dec. 12 that Noem is terminating Ethiopia’s TPS designation after a review of country conditions found that the statutory requirements for continued protection were no longer met.