Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Monday to uphold the administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, a decision that could leave them vulnerable to deportation. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor dissented.
The ruling has raised concerns among immigrant advocates about the potential broader implications for other humanitarian protections, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
United We Dream, a leading immigrant youth advocacy organization, condemned the decision in a statement, warning that it signals an escalating threat to temporary immigration relief programs.
“With the 13th anniversary of DACA approaching, this ruling is a stark warning that such protections are in jeopardy,” the group said. “The administration has consistently pursued policies aimed at expanding deportations, from ending TPS for Afghans to dismantling the CHNV parole program.”
The organization called on Congress to pass permanent protections for undocumented immigrants, emphasizing the need for a fair and humane immigration system.
“Our communities will continue to stand together in resilience,” the statement read. “But lawmakers must act to ensure families are not torn apart and that all immigrants can live without fear.”
The decision leaves the future of affected TPS holders uncertain, with legal advocates preparing for potential challenges as enforcement measures unfold.
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