Minneapolis Protest and Lawmaker React to TPS Ruling
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Minneapolis protesters held a bannering on July 2 to condemn the U.S. Supreme Court's June 25 ruling that allowed the administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals; demonstrators spelled out support for TPS and chanted during rush hour on a busy bridge as cars honked in response.
The ruling has prompted immediate political and humanitarian responses: on the Sunday after the decision Rep. Carlos Giménez said deporting Haitians under TPS would be a "huge mistake" on CBS' Face the Nation, advocates warned of risks to roughly 330,000 Haitian and 3,800 Syrian TPS holders, and local groups and lawmakers signaled continued protest and calls for protective measures.
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Timeline
- 1. About 36 years ago: TPS program established to protect nationals from disasters and conflicts.
- 2. Earlier this year: DHS moved to terminate TPS designations for Haitians and Syrians, prompting legal challenges.
- 3. June 25: Supreme Court ruled the administration may end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians.
- 4. Sunday after the ruling: Rep. Carlos Giménez said deporting Haitians under TPS would be a "huge mistake" on Face the Nation.
- 5. July 2: Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee held a bannering in Minneapolis to protest the decision.
Why it matters
The TPS ruling affects about 334,000 people. If you know a Haitian or Syrian national, their status in the U.S. could change. It could also impact local communities and economies where they live and work. Stay informed about this issue.
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