Supreme Court Hears Trump's Bid To End TPS
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Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments as the Trump administration urged justices to allow the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Syria, appealing lower court injunctions that blocked terminations affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
If the court rules for the administration, authorities could strip protections from as many as 1.3 million people from 17 countries; immediate consequences include potential revocation of work permits, initiation of deportation proceedings, and renewed litigation over statutory limits on judicial review, with further legal and administrative steps expected in the weeks following the decision.
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Timeline
- 1. Since January 2025, DHS ended TPS protections for multiple countries, prompting lawsuits.
- 2. Lower courts in New York and Washington, D.C. issued injunctions blocking DHS terminations for Haiti and Syria.
- 3. The Justice Department appealed those injunctions, arguing TPS statute precludes judicial review of DHS decisions.
- 4. The Supreme Court scheduled and heard oral arguments on April 29, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT.
- 5. The Court previously permitted ending TPS for Venezuelans while related litigation continued.
Why it matters
If the Supreme Court rules for the administration, up to 1.3 million people could lose protections. This includes work permits and potential deportation. If you or someone you know is under Temporary Protected Status, it's time to consult an immigration lawyer.
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