TPS Honduras: How Its End Affects Families & Remittances
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has allowed many Hondurans to live and work legally in the United States while conditions in Honduras remained unsafe.
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a ruling (Mullin v. Doe) that federal law prohibits courts from reviewing Homeland Security decisions to revoke Temporary Protected status. Although the Mullin v. Doe case focused specifically on Haiti and Syria the ruling sets a precedent that will likely lead to the suspension of TPS in 16 other countries including Honduras.
A TPS cancellation can create uncertainty for families, employers, and communities by increasing the risk of deportation and family separation. Understanding the legal, humanitarian, and economic impacts of TPS is essential for those seeking to advocate for fair immigration policies, support affected families, and address the root causes of migration in Honduras.
Why does Honduras struggle to recover from crises like this?
Beyond remittance dependence, Honduras faces compounding challenges: widespread corruption, gang violence, underfunded schools, and ongoing threats against human rights defenders. These issues weaken the institutions and job markets that would otherwise help returning families rebuild, making the end of TPS one symptom of a larger structural problem rather than an isolated event.
What is ASJ and how does it address these root causes?
The Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) is a Honduran-rooted organization that pursues legal reform, public advocacy, and faith-based action to confront corruption, violence, and injustice at their source. Rather than offering only short-term relief, ASJ works to strengthen the institutions and protections Honduras needs for long-term stability — including support for the human rights defenders working on the ground.
How can I get involved with ASJ's work?
You can give a one-time or become a Justice Partner through a recurring donation. You can follow ASJ-US's updates to stay informed. Every option helps fund advocacy and reform work that addresses the conditions driving migration and remittance dependence in the first place. Visit .asj-us.org/get-involved to explore ways to give or partner.
WHAT WE DO
We strive to be brave Christians, dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and to inspiring others around the world to seek justice in their own contexts.
In Honduras
We work together with our partner organization ASJ-Honduras as they seek justice, work for peace, and lead systemic reform in Honduras.
GET INVOLVED
Written by ASJ Co-Founder Kurt Ver Beek and Christian philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff, Call for Justice draws on stories from Honduras to illustrate what it means to do justice. It provides a practical and inspiring guide to seeking justice in our everyday lives.
As a Justice Partner, you are part of a committed group of supporters who give monthly to sustain the work of justice. Justice Partners are a community of over 285 passionate justice-seekers who believe that building a more just society in Honduras is possible.
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We regularly host events across North America, including our annual celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Check to see if there’s an event happening near you!
ASJ offers both short- term and long-term volunteers/interns. We need volunteers of all ages and with all skills – especially for event planning and event set up. Take a look at our volunteer opportunities.
One of the first steps to getting involved is learning more about the issues facing Honduras. Check out our resources on issues like violence, corruption, and immigration.
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