Cancellation of Immigration Protections for Venezuelans Sparks Debate

Officials say the temporary protected status was contrary to the interests of the United States, while advocates say innocent people are being harmed.

Venezuelans deported from the United States arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on Feb. 10, 2025. Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo

The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Trump administration to cancel temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the United States has negatively affected members of the community who have not committed crimes, according to advocates.

Meanwhile, the White House said the decision made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the immigration protections for Venezuelans, upheld by the Supreme Court on May 19, aligns with promises President Donald Trump has made to the American people.