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Court Blocks Trump Administration's Bid to End Venezuelan TPS Protections

The 9th Circuit Court denies an emergency request to stay a lower court ruling, preserving protections for 350,000 Venezuelans as legal challenges continue.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on on the day he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Overview

  • The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Department of Homeland Security’s emergency request to stay a nationwide injunction blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.
  • The injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in March, found the revocation of protections unlawful and motivated by racial animus, citing derogatory remarks by Kristi Noem and Donald Trump.
  • Judge Chen highlighted severe humanitarian and economic impacts, including risks to families, livelihoods, and billions in economic activity, if TPS were rescinded.
  • The Trump administration argues that the DHS secretary has broad authority over TPS decisions, claiming they are not subject to judicial review, while courts emphasize statutory limits and due process.
  • The decision preserves TPS for an estimated 350,000 Venezuelans while litigation continues, with broader implications for executive authority and judicial oversight in immigration policy.