# US Judge Allows Government to End Deportation Protections for Ethiopians

A US federal judge ruled that the government may legally revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians, a decision that could affect thousands of nationals currently shielded from deportation. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges over the administration's immigration policies. It matters because it may set a precedent for how the government can end humanitarian protections in the future.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/us-judge-says-government-can-revoke-deportation-protections-for-ethiopians?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:09:23 +0000