A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan immigrants, protecting around 348,000 individuals from deportation. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled that the government's portrayal of Venezuelan TPS holders as criminals was racially discriminatory, citing baseless stereotypes.
The ruling comes after the Trump administration, under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sought to end TPS, arguing that conditions in Venezuela no longer justified the status. The case was brought by the National TPS Alliance, which advocates for immigrant rights. Chen emphasized that Venezuela remains a high-risk country, with U.S. warnings against travel due to crime and poor infrastructure. This is a developing story. If you have questions about TPS, you should speak to an attorney at Prime Path Immigration Law Firm Limited USA right away!
Reference:
Cohen, Luc. “Judge Blocks Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for Venezuelans” Reuters. March 31, 2025
