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Conservative Justices Back DHS, 1.3 M Face TPS End

4/30/2026

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Several conservative justices signaled support for the Justice Department’s claim that only the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary can end TPS and that courts lack review authority.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants, ruling due summer.
Advocates warn ending TPS could affect up to 1.3 million people from 17 countries, exposing many to deportation and hardship.

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Several conservative justices signaled support for the Justice Department’s claim that only the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary can end TPS and that courts lack review authority.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants, ruling due summer.
Advocates warn ending TPS could affect up to 1.3 million people from 17 countries, exposing many to deportation and hardship.