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Flávio DaCosta Esq.
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration may proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, even as legal challenges against the policy are still underway.
The ruling temporarily lifts an injunction previously issued by a California court, which had blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — led by Secretary Kristi Noem — from terminating the TPS designation. That court had cited concerns that the decision might have been driven by unconstitutional motives.
TPS, established by Congress in 1990, grants temporary relief from deportation and work authorization to nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. The designation for Venezuela was originally granted by the Biden administration in response to the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis and was extended through October 2023.
Attorneys for TPS holders warn that lifting these protections could expose thousands of migrants to immediate deportation. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argues that rescinding the program is “essential to safeguarding national interests.”
The matter will now return to the district court, which will assess whether the administration’s actions comply with constitutional standards.
