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- A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan and Haitian migrants unlawful, reinstating protections for over 1 million individuals.
- Judge Edward Chen criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for exceeding her authority and acting too quickly.
- The ruling noted dangerous conditions in both countries, supported by State Department travel advisories.
- DHS plans to appeal, citing concerns over TPS abuse and politicization.
- The TPS program, established in 1990, allows migrants from crisis-affected countries to remain in the U.S. temporarily.
