<2> Trump Asks Supreme Court For Greenlight To End TPS For Syrians
<3> Background on Temporary Protected Status
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program was established by Congress in 1990 to provide a safe haven for foreign nationals whose home countries are experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that prevent them from returning safely. As of last year, more than 6,000 Syrian nationals have TPS in the U.S., according to the Department of Homeland Security.
<3> Trump Administration’s Efforts to End TPS
The Trump administration has been working to end TPS for several countries, including Syria. In 2019, the administration announced that it would be terminating TPS for several countries, including Syria, El Salvador, Haiti, and Sudan. However, the decision was met with opposition from lawmakers and advocacy groups, who argued that the move would put thousands of people at risk of deportation.
<3> Supreme Court Case
The Trump administration has now asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue, arguing that the lower courts have overstepped their authority by blocking the administration’s efforts to end TPS. The administration argues that the TPS program is not a right, but rather a discretionary program that