African Communities Together, et al v. Noem, et al

  1. March 13, 2026

    Mass. Judge Extends Somali Protected Status Amid Suit

    A Massachusetts federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end protected status for people from Somalia, saying the status quo should be preserved until she has time to hear arguments in the newly filed suit.

  2. March 10, 2026

    Somali Immigrants Sue To Block End Of Protected Status

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is facing another lawsuit over terminating a temporary protected status designation, with nonprofit groups and Somali individuals alleging the government's decision was rooted in racial animus.