On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court authorized the Donald Trump administration to revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, a measure that had been implemented by the Biden administration due to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.<\/p>\n
The Supreme Court lifted a prior injunction that prevented the cancellation of TPS for Venezuelans, thereby allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with the termination of this immigration status.<\/p>\n
The main ones affected are Venezuelans who benefited from the 2023 TPS redesignation, which extended protection until October 2026.<\/p>\n
What implications does this decision have?<\/strong><\/p>\n Legal appeals:<\/strong> Although the Supreme Court has allowed the cancellation of TPS, legal avenues still exist to challenge this decision in lower courts, especially if it is argued that the revocation was arbitrary or discriminatory.<\/p>\n Immediate deportation: <\/strong>Not necessarily. Recently, the Supreme Court blocked the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which the Trump administration had attempted to use to expedite deportations without due process of law. This means that the affected immigrants still have the right to hearings and other legal proceedings before being deported.<\/p>\n 2023 TPS Beneficiaries<\/strong><\/p>\n Individuals without any other immigration status:<\/strong> Those who have no other form of immigration protection or pending applications could be at risk of deportation.<\/p>\n \u00a0Possible legal scenarios:<\/strong><\/p>\n If a person has already received a valid work permit<\/strong> based on your approved TPS:<\/p>\n\n
Can this decision be appealed? <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Can they be deported immediately?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Who is at risk?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What will happen to the employment authorization documents (EADs) issued under TPS?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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