Supreme Court Permits Revocation of Protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to rescind Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans residing in the United States, exposing them to potential deportation. This decision overturns a prior ruling by a San Francisco federal judge that had extended these protections.

TPS is a humanitarian program that allows individuals from nations experiencing armed conflict or natural disasters to live and work legally in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling as a move toward reinforcing immigration integrity.

Critics, including immigration advocates and affected Venezuelans, argue that the decision endangers lives and could lead to family separations, particularly for those fleeing persecution or violence in Venezuela. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented from the Supreme Court’s ruling, which was issued without explanation.

This ruling aligns with the administration’s broader efforts to modify immigration policies, including targeting TPS programs for other nationalities such as Haitians and Afghans.

The legal battle over TPS continues, with additional hearings scheduled to determine further outcomes.

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