On March 9, 2021, Venezuelan-Americans celebrated the Biden administration's approval of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Venezuelans, reflecting a commitment to support exiles from Nicolás Maduro's regime. However, a legal battle looms as a federal judge considers whether to uphold the Trump administration's revocation of an extended TPS, threatening deportation for many Venezuelans. The National TPS Alliance contends that the decision was unlawful and racially biased, highlighting the precarious status of those impacted by immigration policy shifts in recent years.
U.S. District Judge Edward M. Chen, overseeing a case regarding TPS for Venezuelans, is set to determine if revocation of protections is lawful.
The Biden administration's granting of TPS to Venezuelan exiles is seen as a fulfillment of a campaign promise to support individuals fleeing the Maduro regime.
Revocation of TPS by the Trump administration puts over 350,000 Venezuelans at risk of losing work authorization and facing deportation as soon as April 2.
Venezuelan nationals, backed by the National TPS Alliance, argue the Trump administration's TPS decision is unlawful, politically motivated and racially biased.
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