The development comes after a court session on Monday where a United States appeals court allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status, TPS for Cameroonians and Afghan nationals. The move entails the American law which has been protecting Cameroonian has been lifted by the Homeland security, resultantly giving way for deportation.
Over 8000 Cameroonians living in the United States of America risk deportation from the North American nation. The development comes after a court session on Monday where a United States appeals court allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status, TPS for some Cameroonian and Afghan nationals. The termination of TPS for Afghans was initially set to expire on July 14 while the deadline for Cameroonians to lose the protection was on August 4, 2025. Individuals that will be affected by the development will face deportation unless they secure alternative legal status.
What is TPS?
TPS is a program that lets people stay in the U.S. when their home countries face dangerous situations like wars or natural disasters. Per officials, the current US administration led by Donald Trump intends to end the protection, insisting that the conditions in Cameroon and Afghanistan had improved enough for citizens of the two countries to return to their respective nations safely. The government’s plan to cancel TPS was challenged in court by an immigrant rights group called CASA.
While the court agreed some arguments made sense, it said there was not enough proof to completely stop the government’s decision. However, the judge’s ruling last Monday means the cancellation is on hold for now. Cameroon first gained TPS status in June 2022 because of violent conflicts that made it unsafe for people to go back. The protection was later extended for another 18 months.
Afghanistan got TPS after the Taliban took control in 2021, forcing many to flee for their lives. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem explained that Cameroon no longer needs TPS because fighting is now limited to only a few areas. She said most parts of the country are safe enough for people to return. The Secretary also said keeping TPS for these groups goes against America’s interests.
The government had set August 4, 2025 as the date when TPS would end for these immigrants. Many families who have built lives in America now face uncertainty about their future. The US law says that government can give or take away TPS after checking conditions in other countries. While the court’s decision provides temporary relief, the final outcome remains unclear as legal discussions continue. For now, Cameroonians and Afghans with TPS can stay in America, but they don’t know how long this protection will last. The debates about immigration and protection for people fleeing dangerous situations in their home countries.
