Overview

• U.S. District Judge Edward Chen issued a nationwide stay preventing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 600,000 Venezuelans.
• The ruling criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision as lacking evidentiary support and being motivated by unconstitutional animus, including baseless claims of criminality among TPS holders.
• Judge Chen emphasized the severe economic, social, and humanitarian harm that deporting Venezuelan TPS holders would cause to individuals and the U.S. economy.
• The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, arguing that TPS is intended to be temporary and accusing the judiciary of overreach.
• Advocacy groups, including the National TPS Alliance, continue to challenge the administration’s actions, highlighting the ongoing instability in Venezuela and the importance of TPS protections.