Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remove Protection for 350,000 Venezuelans in US
(Source: Reuters)
What Happened?
The US Supreme Court just made a big decision that affects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in America. Here’s what you need to know:
✔ Protection Ended: The court let Trump’s administration cancel a program (called TPS) that stopped Venezuelans from being deported.
✔ 350,000 People at Risk: Many could now lose work permits and face removal.
✔ Biden vs. Trump: Biden had protected them—Trump is reversing it as part of his strict immigration plan.
Why This Matters
🔹 Biggest Loss of Protection in US History – Lawyers say this is the largest group ever to lose immigration status at once. (Reuters)
🔹 Families in Danger – Many fled Venezuela’s crisis and now fear being sent back to a country still in chaos.
🔹 Economic Impact – Removing work permits could cost the US billions in lost jobs and spending.
What’s Next?
- Some Venezuelans may try to fight the decision in court.
- Others are already making plans to leave for countries like Spain.
- Trump’s team says they’re enforcing the law—critics call it unfair.
A Venezuelan Mom’s Fear:
“We’re defenseless. We left because there was no work or safety. Now we could be forced back.” – Maria Rodriguez, Orlando (Reuters interview)