2025 TPS Lawsuit Information

TPS Lawsuit: NTPSA Vs. Noem:

In partnership with civil rights organizations, we have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to strip more than 600,000 Venezuelans of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This unprecedented move threatens the stability and safety of hundreds of thousands who have built their lives in the United States with the promise of humanitarian protection. Click here to read the full complaint.

What is the Lawsuit about?

The lawsuit challenges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krist Noem’s decision to revoke an 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuelens, which had been lawfully granted by the Biden administration in January. Noem’s reversal would cut short protections for 350,00 Venezeluzans by April 2025 and another 250,00 by September 2024, despite the original extension running through October 2026.

We argue that this decision violates the Administrative Procedure Act, as the law does not permit early termination of TPS once granted. The lawsuit also contends that the termination was driven by racial animus, violating the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law.

Who are the Plaintiffs?

The plaintiffs include the National TPS Alliance, a member-led organization representing TPS holders nationwide, and several Venezuelan TPS holders directly impacted by the administration’s decision. They are parents, workers, students, and community members who rely on TPS to live and work lawfully in the United States while their home country remains in crisis.

What is NTPSA hoping for?

We are seeking to overturn the unlawful termination and reinstate the TPS extension as originally promised. Our goal is to protect the stability and dignity of TPS holders and ensure that the United States upholds its commitment to humanitarian protection under law.

How can I stay informed?

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