A federal appeals court halted the Trump administration's attempt to end protected status for 600,000 Venezuelans living in the US. The court upheld a lower court ruling, finding the administration lacked the authority to revoke the protections granted under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The judges emphasized Congress's intent for TPS to be predictable and independent of political influence. While some Venezuelans already faced job loss and deportation after the initial termination, the ruling offers potential relief. The decision highlights the ongoing legal battle over immigration policy and the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.