US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
The US Supreme Court is reviewing whether the Trump administration can revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. During oral arguments, justices appeared to favor the administration's position, which could affect hundreds of thousands of individuals currently protected under TPS. A decision is expected by late June or early July, with potential implications for the future of the TPS program.
- ▪The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration's authority to terminate TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
- ▪Justices in the conservative majority seem sympathetic to the administration's stance on stripping humanitarian protections.
- ▪If the court rules in favor of the administration, it could lead to the termination of TPS for all countries.
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Members of the Haitian community hold signs in support for the extension of TPS . Photograph: Carl Juste/TNS/Zuma/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMembers of the Haitian community hold signs in support for the extension of TPS . Photograph: Carl Juste/TNS/Zuma/ShutterstockUS supreme courtUS supreme court conservatives seem to favor ending TPS for Haitians and SyriansNine justices were hearing Trump administration that it has authority to strip immigrants’ temporary protected status José Olivares and agencyWed 29 Apr 2026 14.49 EDTFirst published on Wed 29 Apr 2026 05.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US supreme court heard oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of immigrant…
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