- The appeals court has upheld South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
- The court stated that the government’s arguments in favor of Noem’s decision were strong, indicating a likely success in defending the termination of TPS protections.
- Temporary Protected Status is a program that provides work authorization and deportation protection to immigrants from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
- This decision affects individuals from the three mentioned countries who have been living in the U.S. under TPS protections, as they may face possible deportation or need to find alternative legal status to remain in the country.
- The ruling reflects the court’s alignment with the government’s stance on immigration policy changes for nationals of these countries, potentially setting a precedent for handling similar cases in the future.
- Critics of the decision argue that it could lead to instability for individuals and families who have established lives in the U.S. under TPS.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/appeals-court-backs-noem-move-end-tps-protections-nepal-honduras-nicaragua)
