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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Birthright citizenship, sending Haitians back: America no longer for ‘huddled masses'
On Friday, America felt less American, with the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing, for now, the end of birthright citizenship for children of visa holders and undocumented immigrants in some states, along with the Trump administration's announcement it was ending protections for roughly 500,000 Haitians who will be at risk of returning to a country with no functioning government. America, it seems, is no longer the country that welcomes 'your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.' The Trump administration's justification for ending Temporary Protection Status for Haiti flies in the face of reason. The Department of Homeland Security wrote: 'The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home,' the Miami Herald reported. Really? This a country where armed gangs control up to 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and are spreading their ruthless power to neighboring areas. At least one in 10 Haitians has been displaced by deadly gang violence, according to the Herald. Nearly half the population faces acute hunger. The situation in the Caribbean nation has only gotten worse since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, with institutions crumbling and horrific acts of violence taking place in plain sight. Several members of a congregation were beheaded inside a church in the rice-growing community of Préval last month, victims of local self-defense brigades that have been formed to fight organized crime, the Herald reported. The situation in Haiti has become so dire that the U.S. Department of State advises Americans not to visit the country 'due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest and limited health care.' How can the Trump administration say Haiti's 'situation' is improved? The same questions lingers for Venezuela and Afghanistan, countries that also lost TPS under President Trump. Venezuela is still a dictatorship under Nicolas Maduro, and Afghanistan is still run by the Taliban. TPS holders are not foreign invaders, as Trump will have many Americans believe, but mostly people trying to escape terrible situations in their native countries. Unfortunately, the president was successful at convincing voters that immigration represents a net negative for the U.S., and every migrant allowed in this country is taking something from an American. Haitians, in particular, were targeted with vitriol during the 2024 elections with Trump and his allies repeating the baseless claim they were eating people's pets in Ohio. This nativist rhetoric ignores the employers who rely on TPS holders to perform jobs that most Americans won't do in our agricultural fields, restaurant kitchens and other businesses. It ignores the countless migrants and their children who made good on their opportunities by starting businesses, attending college and building their own American dream. Another 500,000 Haitians, Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaragua are also at risk of deportation after the Supreme Court allowed the administration to revoke a Biden-era humanitarian parole program, for now, while a case is litigated. When will it stop? On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered another blow to country's system of checks and balances, allowing Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants in parts of the country to stand for now. The Court granted a request by the Trump administration to throw out national injunctions by lower court judges that preserved the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship while legal challenges to the executive order move forward. The 6-3 ruling means the injunctions blocking Trump's order only cover the jurisdictions where plaintiffs filed their lawsuits, leaving the rest of the country, including Florida, subject to Trump's order. This creates a bizarre patchwork of regulations where, for now, children born to the estimated half-a-million undocumented residents in living Florida, according to the federal government, don't have the same right to citizenship as children born under the same circumstances in Massachusetts, one of the states were a lawsuit was filed. If the U.S. Supreme Court eventually allows Trump to permanently end birthright citizenship, the result will be more undocumented immigrants who are born in the U.S. living in the shadows, their opportunities for advancement diminished. How does that help the U.S., especially when U.S. birthrates have dropped to concerning levels? The point seems to be exclusion and, for the sake of it, a nationalist agenda that's above accountability. Will America look back one day and regret this? Click here to send the letter.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
U.S. deports 37 illegal Nepali nationals
The U.S. government has deported 37 Nepali nationals who were illegally staying in America, an official said on Monday (June 9, 2025). A chartered flight carrying the illegal Nepali nationals arrived from the U.S. in Kathmandu on Sunday (June 8) evening, an Immigration Department official said. This is the largest number of Nepalis deported by the U.S. in a single day, the official said. They were found to have violated the U.S. immigration laws, the official said. Anjan Neupane, spokesperson for the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, said that with Sunday's deportation, 177 Nepali nationals illegally staying in the U.S. had been sent back since President Donald Trump assumed office in January. Hundreds of Nepalese have gone to the U.S. in the past through illegal channels by paying millions of rupees to brokers and risking their lives. The Trump administration is also planning to deport thousands of Nepalis staying in the U.S. under Temporary Protection Status.
Axios
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Chicago braces for fallout as SCOTUS lets migrant protections end
The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way Friday for the Trump administration to rescind a Biden-era order that granted temporary protections for more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Why it matters: The court decision will affect thousands of migrants who were bused to Chicago before July 2023 and comes after a different ruling earlier this month allowed the administration to revoke protection for 350,000 Venezuelan nationals. Zoom in: Officials estimated that since 2022, the city has welcomed over 50,000 migrants from the southern border. 30,000 of those are from Venezuela. The big picture: The city and state shelled out millions of dollars to house Venezuelan migrants, which caused tensions between alders, communities and neighbors. Flashback: Expanding who qualified for temporary protections was one of several requests politicians in blue states made to the Biden administration so migrants in shelters could start working sooner. Congress created Temporary Protection Status in 1990 to offer protections to migrants fleeing natural disasters or war in their home countries. The protections typically last two years at a time, though the federal government has authorized TPS holders from various countries to renew their protections several times. What they're saying:"Without Temporary Protected Status, if somebody never applied for asylum, they are in fact eligible for deportation, and they're at risk for deportation," the Resurrection Project's Erendira Rendon told CBS Chicago. The intrigue: The court's Friday ruling was unsigned, which usually happens when justices rule on emergency cases. It also means legal challenges to the reversal can continue in lower courts and possibly end up in front of the Supreme Court again. White House officials have said migrants are a public safety threat and a drain on the nation's resources. Between the lines: This ruling comes as the Department of Homeland Security released a notice identifying hundreds of municipalities nationwide that have some sanctuary policy in place.
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Disney World cuts ties with Venezuelan workers who lost legal status
The Walt Disney Company became the first major employer to confirm they cut ties with Venezuelan employees with temporary protections, after the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration's termination of their legal status. Disney notified 45 so-called 'cast members' who are Venezuelan workers who lost their Temporary Protection Status (TPS) that they are on leave without pay following the high court's ruling.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
What the end of TPS means for Venezuelans in the U.S.: Key questions answered
The end of Temporary Protected Status in the United States represents a potentially devastating reality for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S., many of them living in South Florida after escaping the regime of Nicolás Maduro. This situation is especially dire for those without a pending asylum case or family petitions that could allow them to remain legally in the U.S. for the time being. However, the Supreme Court's decision doesn't eliminate all legal options. It's essential for those affected to make informed decisions and seek legal counsel to fully understand their rights and what they can do next. Here are some of the key questions and answers: How does the revocation of TPS impact the Venezuelan community in the U.S.? Revoking TPS affects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who have built their lives in the U.S. Many have families, businesses, and homes in the country. Without legal status, they could face deportation, leading to a serious humanitarian crisis, especially for those who have lived in the U.S. for many years. What happens when TPS for Venezuelans in the U.S. ends? When TPS ends, those with pending asylum applications can legally remain in the U.S. while awaiting a decision. Many Venezuelans have been waiting for years for their asylum cases to be resolved. For them, the end of TPS will have little immediate effect, as they can continue to stay legally while their applications are processed. What happens to work permits for those under TPS? The Temporary Protection Status provides work permits for its beneficiaries. Once TPS ends, these work permits become invalid, meaning those individuals lose their legal ability to work in the U.S. unless they obtain another form of legal status. What if someone traveled to Venezuela while under TPS? If a TPS recipient traveled to Venezuela after having abandoned their asylum case, they may have a serious problem. Such travel could undermine their credibility in the asylum process, particularly when they are required to pass test that they have 'credible fear' of being sent back to their country — a key part of seeking asylum. 'This is the segment of the population that worries me the most,' said Elizabeth Amarán, a Miami-based immigration lawyer. 'There were many people who withdrew their asylum cases when they had their TPS, and they did this often times because they wanted to travel to Venezuela.' What options do Venezuelans without asylum applications or family petitions have? Venezuelans without an asylum case or family petition face a more complicated future. They will likely fall out of status once TPS ends, which could trigger deportation proceedings. However, the ongoing political and social crisis in Venezuela offers a strong basis for those who choose to apply for political asylum, as the country remains under a repressive dictatorship with widespread economic hardship. What alternative options are there for TPS beneficiaries to stay in the U.S.? Once TPS is revoked, beneficiaries may apply for political asylum, either based on the one-year rule – the requirement that asylum seekers file their Form I-589 within one year of their last arrival in the United States — or by seeking 'withholding of removal,' protection from deportation. Although they will need to present strong cases, those who genuinely fear returning to Venezuela may have a legitimate basis to stay in the U.S. legally. What are the risks of filing an asylum case without proper grounds? It's crucial to understand that asylum applications should not be filed lightly. Immigration authorities may reject frivolous or unsubstantiated cases. Fraudulent asylum claims can have severe consequences. However, individuals who genuinely fear returning to Venezuela due to political persecution or violence have a solid basis for seeking asylum. How much time does the TPS recipient have to leave the country after the loss of status? If a TPS recipient loses their status and must leave the U.S., the government is unlikely to grant an extension to get their affairs in order. The only option may be to return to Venezuela, but doing so presents significant challenges, especially for those who have established lives, businesses, or families in the U.S. Can TPS holders apply for asylum if they're at risk of deportation? Yes, TPS holders facing TPS termination can apply for asylum without the immediate fear of detention. A pending asylum application allows them to stay in the U.S. while their case is decided. How should someone proceed if they wish to file an asylum application? It's important for anyone considering asylum to ensure they have a legitimate fear of returning to their home country. Asylum should not be used as a delay tactic. The application must be grounded in real fears of persecution or danger, as frivolous applications can lead to long-term negative immigration consequences. What should someone consider before filing an asylum application? Before applying for asylum, individuals should ensure they have strong and valid reasons for doing so. Genuine fears of returning to Venezuela — due to political repression or violence — could provide a valid basis for asylum. However, it's essential to avoid submitting unfounded claims, as this could jeopardize future immigration opportunities.
