Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans in US

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with canceling Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans, overturning a lower court’s injunction and sparking fear, confusion, and outrage among affected communities. This abrupt decision, issued without explanation or timeline, leaves Venezuelan migrants across the U.S.—including many in Florida—in legal limbo, at risk of losing work authorization and facing possible deportation. Local business owners and families are experiencing economic setbacks and heightened anxiety, as employees and customers who relied on TPS may soon lose their right to remain in the country. Many Venezuelans fear returning to a country governed by Nicolás Maduro, citing threats of persecution and violence, while advocates and legal experts have condemned the decision as cruel and destabilizing. The ruling follows a series of policy reversals, with the Biden administration previously extending TPS and the Trump administration now citing security concerns, including alleged gang affiliations, as a reason for revocation. As litigation continues, those affected must navigate an uncertain future, with legal experts warning that TPS holders could be deported at any time unless protections are reinstated.