On April 10, 2024, US District Judge Brian Murphy from Massachusetts issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopians. This status has allowed these individuals to live and work in the United States amidst ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian issues in Ethiopia. Judge Murphy stated that the administration acted without following the proper procedures set by Congress, asserting that the president's will cannot override legislative mandates. The Biden administration had initially granted TPS to Ethiopians in 2022, extending it in April 2024 due to the dire conditions in their home country. The ruling is part of a broader legal challenge against the administration's immigration policies, as the US Supreme Court prepares to hear cases regarding TPS for individuals from Syria and Haiti later this month. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reiterated that TPS is a temporary measure, with a spokesperson criticizing the ruling as an example of judicial activism against the administration's immigration reforms.