Supreme Court Ruling Leaves TPS Status for 1.3 Million Immigrants Uncertain
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The legal status of nearly 1.3 million immigrants facing war or environmental disasters in their home countries is uncertain following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. In a 6-3 decision last month, the high court ruled that the Homeland Security secretary’s decision to grant, extend, or terminate a country’s TPS designation is subject to the court’s interpretation. The TPS program allows people from eligible countries to legally live and work in the U.S. for set periods. The ruling leaves the future of these immigrants in question, as reported by PBS NewsHour.
What’s reported
Nearly 1.3 million immigrants are affected by the Supreme Court ruling on TPS.
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision last month.
The ruling concerns the Homeland Security secretary’s authority to grant, extend, or terminate a country’s TPS designation.
TPS allows people from eligible countries to legally live and work in the U.S. for periods.
Sources: pbs.org
