The Trump administration has requested the U.S. Supreme Court’s permission to revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The appeal came after a lower court halted the government’s attempt to end humanitarian protections for these migrants. Solicitor General John Sauer requested to lift the injunction issued by District Judge Indira Talwani, who ruled last month that the government had misinterpreted immigration laws.
In March, the administration moved to end the temporary protections for individuals who had entered the U.S. under a “parole” program initiated by President Joe Biden. This program allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month from the four countries to stay in the U.S. for up to two years due to the poor human rights conditions in their home countries.
Judge Talwani blocked the revocation, arguing that expedited removal procedures applied only to individuals who entered the U.S. illegally, not those granted entry under authorized programs. Without the protections, these migrants would lose their legal status by April 24.
The Trump administration has also sought Supreme Court approval to end the temporary protected status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans, a move that has faced opposition from federal judges. Just before Trump returned to office in January, the Biden administration extended TPS for 18 months, but legal battles continue as the government pushes forward with its policies.
