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Trump Administration Seeks to End Protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

5/2/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to strip Temporary Protected Status from 350,000 Venezuelans, putting them at risk of deportation. This move comes after a federal judge upheld their protections, which the Justice Department now aims to overturn. For many, TPS represents a lifeline amid dire circumstances in their home country.

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The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to strip Temporary Protected Status from 350,000 Venezuelans, putting them at risk of deportation. This move comes after a federal judge upheld their protections, which the Justice Department now aims to overturn. For many, TPS represents a lifeline amid dire circumstances in their home country.