A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration"s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians. Judge Edward Chen ruled against the cancellation on Friday, September 5, 2025, stating that the action would jeopardize the safety of these individuals by forcing them to return to countries in turmoil.
Chen specifically criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for her role in rescinding TPS, labeling her actions an overreach of authority. The judge emphasized that conditions in Venezuela and Haiti are so dire that even the U.S. State Department advises against travel to these nations.
The TPS program, which allows eligible individuals to live and work in the United States temporarily, currently protects around 600,000 Venezuelans and nearly 500,000 Haitians. This ruling is seen as a significant win for immigrant advocates who argue that returning these individuals to their home countries would expose them to violence and instability.
As the legal and political debates surrounding immigration policy continue, this decision underscores the ongoing challenges faced by migrants and the complexities of U.S. immigration law. For more on related developments, see our earlier coverage on USCIS gaining arrest powers and Trump"s recent developments.
