Supreme Court Allows TPS Revocation for Venezuelan Migrants Amid Legal Battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 30, 2025, clearing the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1 million immigrants, including over 500,000 from Venezuela. This decision allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to revoke protections that keep these individuals from being deported.

Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing that the ruling could cause severe harm to thousands of migrants whose lives are already precarious. She emphasized that the balance of equities heavily favors the migrants awaiting their legal claims to be resolved.

TPS was initially created to protect individuals from countries experiencing crises, allowing them to live and work in the United States legally. The Biden administration had extended TPS for Venezuelans through October 2026, citing the country’s humanitarian emergency, but since then, the Trump administration has sought to end the program, claiming conditions in Venezuela have improved.

However, humanitarian organizations have reported ongoing crises in the country. Reports indicate that nearly half the population still lacks access to essential medication, and recent political elections have led to increased state repression, making it dangerous for returning Venezuelans.

The Supreme Court’s ruling follows a lower court’s decision that had blocked the DHS attempt to end TPS for Venezuelans. The case could ultimately return to the Supreme Court as it is now on appeal before the Ninth Circuit.

As the legal battle continues, the uncertainty looms large for many Venezuelans who could face deportation as well as their families still residing in Venezuela, which remains embroiled in a humanitarian struggle.