Today, Commissioner Faiza N. Ali released the following statement in response to the oral argument for Abdo Doe v. Noem in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case is on behalf of seven Yemenis with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or pending applications, who represent a class of 3,235, challenges the Trump administration’s termination of TPS for Yemen.
Behind the name Abdo Doe v. Noem are thousands of Yemeni individuals and families – many of whom call New York City home – who are now being told that their lives here are temporary, that their contributions do not matter, and that their safety is negotiable. We cannot accept this, and that’s why we must fight back during this critical time.
TPS is not just a designation—it's a lifeline. It has allowed people to work, support their families, to contribute to their communities, and to begin rebuilding their lives after unimaginable hardship. TPS holders are essential to the fabric of our city. They are small business owners, workers, caregivers, and neighbors. They contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes and play a vital role in our economy and our communities.
Today, we stand with the plaintiffs and thousands of Yemeni New Yorkers whose futures hang in the balance. We call on the Court to act with urgency, to preserve TPS protections while this case proceeds, and ensure that people are not forced to return to the dire conditions that threaten their safety and their lives.
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