Supreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Trump administration can terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians in the U.S. The administration argues that conditions in both countries have improved, while opponents claim the decision was driven by racial animus and failed to follow proper procedures. The outcome could impact TPS holders from other countries and set a precedent on judicial review of executive immigration decisions.
- ▪The Trump administration seeks to end TPS for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, arguing conditions in their home countries have improved.
- ▪Critics argue the decision was influenced by President Trump's derogatory remarks about Haitians and lacked proper interagency consultation.
- ▪The TPS program, established in 1990, grants temporary legal status and work authorization to people from nations affected by war or natural disasters.
- ▪Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that TPS termination decisions are not subject to judicial review under federal law.
- ▪Justices Alito and Thomas expressed skepticism about court oversight, while the liberal justices appeared to support reviewing the administration's actions.
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Supreme CourtSupreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrantsThe Trump administration has sought to terminate temporary protected status intended for immigrants fleeing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Guerline Jozef, co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, speaks in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on March 16.Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT / Updated April 29, 2026, 1:42 PM EDTBy Lawrence Hurley and Megan LebowitzWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the White House’s push to remove legal protections of Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the United States, a…
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