Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval to End TPS for Venezuelans

Washington D.C. - The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate its plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States. The move follows a previous announcement by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in February, outlining the administration's intention to revoke one of the two TPS designations afforded to Venezuelan nationals.

TPS is a program that provides temporary safe haven in the U.S. for individuals from designated countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. The administration's decision to end TPS for Venezuelans has been met with strong opposition from advocacy groups and members of Congress, who argue that the conditions in Venezuela remain dire and that sending individuals back would be unsafe.

The Supreme Court's decision will have significant implications for thousands of Venezuelans currently living and working in the U.S. under TPS. A ruling in favor of the administration would pave the way for their deportation, while a ruling against could extend their protected status. The case is expected to be heard in the coming months.