US judge allows administration to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
A US judge has ruled that the Trump administration may revoke temporary deportation protections for Ethiopians, despite concerns raised about conditions in Ethiopia.
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- A US judge has ruled that the Trump administration may revoke temporary deportation protections for Ethiopians, despite concerns raised about conditions in Ethiopia.
A United States judge has ruled that the Trump administration may revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians, according to a source report published on August 18, 2026.
The ruling clears a legal obstacle to ending the protected status. The source report said concerns about conditions in Ethiopia had been raised in the case.
The decision could affect Ethiopians who relied on the protection to remain in the United States. The available source record did not provide a figure for the number of people affected or a timetable for implementation.
