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The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S. The decision, announced on Monday (May 19), will affect many Venezuelan nationals who have sought refuge in the country due to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
The TPS program was initially designed to provide temporary legal status to individuals from countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. Venezuelans were granted TPS due to the political and economic turmoil in their home country. However, President Trump has argued that the situation in Venezuela no longer justifies the continuation of this protection.
The Supreme Court's decision has sparked concern among immigrant rights advocates, who argue that the move could lead to the deportation of individuals back to unsafe conditions. The ruling is expected to have significant implications for the Venezuelan community in the U.S., many of whom have built their lives in the country over several years.
The ruling allows the Trump administration to proceed with plans to end TPS for Venezuelans, although legal challenges and advocacy efforts are expected to continue as affected individuals and their supporters seek alternative forms of relief.