Summary:
A U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's actions were driven by racial animus, citing her comments that implied these immigrant groups threaten the white population. TPS allows migrants from countries facing war or disasters to live and work legally in the U.S. The court found Noem’s decisions to terminate TPS lacked an objective review of country conditions and reflected discriminatory beliefs. The termination of TPS protections was postponed at least until November 18, 2025, as the case proceeds.

Plaintiffs, supported by groups like ACLU and Haitian Bridge Alliance, welcomed the ruling as a victory for immigrant communities seeking safety and permanent protection. The judge emphasized that TPS holders are lawful residents contributing economically and socially, and their presence is not a crime or threat. The ruling renews hope for TPS holders to remain in the U.S. without fear of deportation amid ongoing legal battles.

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