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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Temporary Protected Status, Offering Hope to Thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, as the government failed to update its systems, leaving many TPS holders unable to re-register. This ruling stems from a case that significantly impacts hundreds of thousands of immigrants, who have been left in uncertain circumstances. Judge Edward M. Chen ruled on Friday that the administration’s actions to revoke humanitarian protections from over one million Venezuelans and Haitians were illegal. Despite the judge’s ruling, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website continued to indicate … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Challenging Trump’s Decision

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A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. The decision comes amid ongoing concerns for the safety of individuals from Haiti, which has been grappling with political turmoil and natural disasters. U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued the ruling, stating that the government’s reasoning behind ending TPS was not valid given the current conditions in Haiti. The court found that the administration had failed to justifiably determine that conditions had sufficiently improved to warrant an end to the program meant to … Read more

Brooklyn Court Halts Mayor Adams’ Controversial Plan to Dismantle Protected Bike Lane Amid Community Backlash

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A Brooklyn judge has temporarily halted Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to dismantle a barrier along a section of the Bedford Avenue bike lane, maintaining the protected route pending a hearing set for August. The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by advocacy group Transportation Alternatives and local resident Baruch Herzfeld in response to the city’s announcement. Judge Carolyn Walker-Dialo’s ruling indicates that the city is prohibited from proceeding with any construction or activities aimed at removing the barrier. The lawsuit, lodged on Tuesday, criticizes the recent decision to transition part of the parking-protected bike … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Move to End Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans, Cites Baseless and Racist Underpinnings in Policy

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ISTANBUL — A significant legal decision emerged this week as a federal judge put a temporary stop to the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans. This ruling was enacted to prevent potential adverse effects on the immigrant community which has been allowed to stay in the U.S. due to severe conditions in their home country. US District Judge Edward Chen ruled against an initiative by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which sought to revoke the rights that enable these individuals to reside and work safely in the U.S. … Read more