Supreme Court Asked to Reinstate DHS Decision to End TPS for Syria

Key Point  

• The Department of Homeland Security has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate its decision to end TPS for Syria after lower courts blocked the termination, leaving current protections and work authorization in place while the case proceeds. 

TPS for Syria  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to reinstate its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria.  

A federal district court in New York postponed the termination two days before it was set to take effect on November 21, 2025, and the Second Circuit declined to lift that order.  

DHS is now asking the Supreme Court to allow the termination to move forward while litigation continues. 

What’s in the Filing?  

According to the filing, DHS determined in September 2025 that Syria no longer meets the statutory conditions for TPS and that continuing the designation is contrary to the national interest, citing: 

• Changes in country conditions 
• National‑security considerations  
• U.S. diplomatic objectives 

Why DHS Is Appealing 

In its application, DHS argues that: 

• Federal law bars judicial review of TPS designations and terminations.
• The district court improperly second‑guessed the Secretary’s assessment of country conditions and national‑interest factors.
• Similar injunctions have been stayed by the Supreme Court in past TPS cases involving other countries.
• The postponement forces DHS to continue a TPS designation the Secretary has determined no longer meets statutory requirements.

The government also asks the Court to take the case immediately due to recurring litigation over TPS terminations in multiple jurisdictions. 

Looking Ahead  

The Supreme Court may act on the emergency request at any time. A stay would allow DHS’s termination of TPS for Syria to take effect immediately; a denial would keep the current protections in place while the appeal proceeds. 

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