Federal Judge Pauses Trump Administration's Plan to End Legal Protections for Venezuelans

A federal judge in San Francisco paused the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, citing irreparable harm. The judge ruled that the government failed to show any countervailing harm in continuing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, and suggested that the actions taken were motivated by racial animus. The order applies nationally and gives the government one week to appeal.

State Secrets Privilege in Case of Venezuelans Sent to El Salvador

The Department of Justice and Trump administration officials are invoking the state secrets privilege in a case involving Venezuelans sent to El Salvador. The privilege allows the U.S. government to withhold sensitive information from becoming public as part of a court case, involving matters of military, national security, and foreign affairs.

Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador

Venezuelans deported by the U.S. are being held in a Salvadoran prison, prompting legal action for their release.

Lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for revoking Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces a lawsuit for revoking Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S., with accusations of racial animus. Lawsuit accuses Noem of racial bias and illegal actions in targeting Venezuelan TPS holders.

Deportation of Venezuelans from the U.S. to Venezuela

Nearly 200 Venezuelans who were in the U.S. illegally were returned to Venezuela in two planes as part of President Trump's mass deportation plan. This signals a possible ease in tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.

End of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the U.S.

The Trump administration is ending Joe Biden’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelans allowed into the country during the Biden years. Trump is giving the Venezuelan nationals two months to make arrangements before they are open for deportation.

Trump Administration Ending Deportation Protection for Venezuelans in the U.S.

The Trump administration is ending deportation protection for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S., leading to potential deportations. President Trump secured an agreement with Venezuela to take back its nationals.

Revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the U.S.

The Trump administration is revoking a recent Biden-era extension of temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the United States, causing uncertainty and fear among the affected community.

Revocation of TPS for Venezuelans

The Trump administration is revoking a Biden-era extension for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, making them eligible for deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision, stating 'The people of this country want these dirtbags out.' Immigration advocates and Democratic leaders criticized the move.

Cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled the latest extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans in the U.S., granted by outgoing President Joe Biden, which allowed eligible Venezuelans to stay legally and work through Oct. 2, 2026. Approximately 600,000 Venezuelans were eligible for extended TPS in January, when Biden extended the protection. Trump and Vice President JD Vance had said during the campaign that they might scale back TPS and its implementation to carry out mass deportations.

Panama deportations of Colombians

Panama deported 29 Colombians on a flight paid for by the United States under an agreement signed in July. The Colombians had entered Panama illegally through the Darien jungle. Panama can't deport Venezuelans due to tense relations after not recognizing Maduro's election results.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Expansion Under Biden Administration

President Joe Biden's administration has expanded the Temporary Protected Status program to protect over 860,000 foreign nationals from deportation in the United States. The program covers individuals from 16 countries and has seen significant growth under Biden, with Venezuelans being the largest group benefiting from TPS.

Challenges in Housing Migrants in El Paso

El Paso is experiencing challenges in housing an increasing number of migrants, with shelters operating at or over capacity due to slow state transportation and an influx of Venezuelans relying on the state's transportation system.