Supreme Court Allows Trump to End Legal Status for 500,000 Migrants

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration has the authority to revoke temporary legal status for over 500,000 migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua — a decision that could trigger widespread deportations across the country.

The ruling marks a significant legal victory for President Donald Trump, who has long criticized what he calls the “abuse” of humanitarian immigration programs. The case centered on the administration’s 2023 move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole for migrants from countries experiencing political turmoil or natural disasters.

In a 5–4 decision, the Court stated that federal law grants the executive branch broad discretion over immigration policy and found no constitutional violation in rescinding previously granted protections.

“This is about restoring control over our borders and putting American citizens first,” President Trump said in a statement following the ruling. “We welcome legal immigration, but not indefinite amnesties under the guise of temporary programs.”

Immigration rights groups condemned the decision, calling it a “cruel betrayal” of families who have lived and worked in the U.S. for years. Advocates warn that the mass revocation could lead to family separations and further strain the immigration court system.

The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced a specific timeline for implementing the removals but said affected individuals will be notified in stages beginning this summer.