US Supreme Court clears way to end TPS for Venezuelans: What it means?

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/21/2025

Summary

The Supreme Court has allowed the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 348,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., marking a significant step toward their deportation. This decision, justified by the Trump administration as necessary due to gang involvement and safety concerns, follows President Biden's 2021 designation of TPS for Venezuelans amid extreme national conditions. The ruling is part of an emergency application, asserting exclusive authority over such cases, while noting that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented on racial grounds. This action underscores ongoing challenges faced by Venezuelans in the U.S., highlighting issues of safety and immigration policy.