US Court blocks Trump’s bid to end temporary protections for 400,000 migrants
A U.S. court blocks Trump’s bid to end protections for 400,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
A U.S. federal court has rejected a Trump administration attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for approximately 400,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The ruling was delivered on Monday, May 5, ordering the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to halt its plan to terminate the program.
The two-year temporary protection was originally granted during President Joe Biden’s term in response to humanitarian crises in those countries, allowing migrants to live and work legally in the United States. The court ruled that ending this status without sufficient justification would cause serious harm to vulnerable communities.
The effort to revoke TPS was part of former President Donald Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which sought to increase deportations, including of individuals previously granted humanitarian relief. The DHS had announced in March that it would terminate the program, prompting legal challenges from immigrant rights groups.
This court ruling marks a significant victory for immigrant advocacy organizations and affected migrants, many of whom have built stable lives in the U.S. Legal experts and human rights groups argue that ending TPS without a lawful basis would not only disrupt families but also violate due process protections.
The decision also highlights the legal limits of executive immigration policy and the role of the judiciary in upholding humanitarian protections. As U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve, the case underscores the importance of balancing enforcement with compassion and international responsibility.
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