The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to revoke deportation relief for approximately 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants, ruling that lower court injunctions blocking the policy change may be lifted pending further litigation.
The decision allows the Department of Homeland Security to begin phasing out Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and related protections that had previously shielded these Venezuelans from removal.
Those affected will have 120 days to apply for alternative legal status or depart the country. Many had relied on TPS for work authorization, access to public benefits, and stability in the U.S.
The ruling does not immediately remove protections; instead, it clears a legal obstacle so the administration can begin implementation while appeals proceed.