Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to allow President Donald Trump's administration to end deportation protections for 6,000 Syrian migrants. This request is part of a broader effort to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for several countries. Previously, courts have temporarily stopped efforts to end these protections, but the administration has had some success in convincing the Supreme Court to allow similar actions.
Key Facts
- The DOJ has requested the Supreme Court to let the Trump administration end TPS for 6,000 Syrians.
- TPS provides protections against deportation and work rights for foreign nationals in the U.S. from countries in crisis.
- The Trump administration argues Syria is no longer in a civil war, so TPS is not needed.
- A court order in November blocked the termination of TPS for Syrians.
- TPS was initially given to Syrians in 2012 during the country's civil war.
- The Trump administration has previously ended TPS for other countries, despite legal challenges.
- The Supreme Court has allowed similar actions regarding Venezuelan nationals.
- TPS has been a protective measure for individuals from countries facing war or major disasters.
