--- title: "US Supreme Court grants Trump administration authority to mass-revoke migrant protection status" description: "The US Supreme Court has granted the administration the right to unilaterally revoke migrant protection status (TPS). The ruling affects over 1.3 million people from 17 countries and legalizes strict asylum quotas. However, work permits are not automatically annulled at this stage. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβš–οΈπŸš«" date: 2026-06-27T13:17:16.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-supreme-court-grants-administration-authority-to-revoke-migrant-protection-status tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # US Supreme Court grants Trump administration authority to mass-revoke migrant protection status ![A group of migrants stands in line on the street, awaiting a decision on their status following the US Supreme Court ruling on mass cancellations of protection](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/27/verkhovnyy-sud-sda-otmena-statusa-migrantov-tps/verkhovnyy-sud-sda-otmena-statusa-migrantov-tps-1.webp) A significant event has occurred in Washington, capable of radically altering the migration landscape of the United States. In late June 2026, the country's Supreme Court issued two precedent-setting rulings that substantially expanded the powers of the executive branch. The majority of justices (6 to 3) ruled that the administration has the right to unilaterally annul Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals, while also introducing strict limitations on asylum applications at the southern border. These rulings, issued within the framework of the cases *Mullin v. Doe* and *Mullin v. Al Otro Lado*, pave the way for the potential deportation of more than 1.3 million people currently residing in the US legally thanks to humanitarian programs. ### The end of judicial protection for migrants A key aspect of the ruling was the affirmation of the exclusive competence of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Court ruled that the provisions of the TPS law exclude the possibility of review by courts of general jurisdiction regarding the Department's decisions to terminate protective status. This means the White House can now scale back protection programs without fearing blocking lawsuits from human rights defenders. Specifically, the Supreme Court overturned previously active judicial injunctions that blocked administration initiatives to terminate TPS programs for citizens of Haiti (approximately 350,000 people) and Syria (approximately 6,000 people). The executive branch now has a legal tool to roll back similar programs for nationals from 17 countries. It is important to note that TPS guarantees protection from deportation and the right to work, but it is not a permanent residence permit (green card). Now, this status becomes entirely dependent on the will of the current administration. ### New border rules: the 'metering' system The second ruling, adopted in the case of *Mullin v. Al Otro Lado*, legalized the practice of 'metering' at southern border crossing points. This mechanism allows border services to temporarily limit the daily number of asylum applications accepted. According to the new precedent, authorities can legally deny entry to individuals who have not undergone preliminary electronic registration if established limits are exceeded. This effectively introduces strict quotas for asylum seekers, which was previously challenged in courts as a violation of refugee rights. ### Reactions from stakeholders and humanitarian risks Human rights organizations, including the American Immigration Council and the ACLU, have already warned of the risks of a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Plaintiffs' attorneys insist that blocking asylum procedures contradicts US international conventions on refugee status. Experts fear the forced separation of families and the overloading of immigration detention infrastructure. On the other hand, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice argue their position based on the necessity of national security. The department believes that the long-term automatic extension of TPS status has turned a temporary measure into a mechanism for unregulated amnesty, and a return to strict administration is necessary to restore law and order at the border. ### Important clarification: work authorization status Despite the severity of the court verdict, the US Department of Homeland Security issued an official clarification that may mitigate the immediate consequences for migrants. The department clarified that the Supreme Court ruling overturns judicial blocks, however, it **does not automatically terminate previously issued work permits (EAD)**. Exact deadlines for document annulment and new instructions for employer verification procedures (including the use of Form I-9 and the E-Verify system) will be published separately in the Federal Register. This means that, although the legal basis for deportation has been created, the implementation process will require time and additional administrative steps.