An activist federal judge in California has delayed the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal.
The Democrat-aligned judge bizarrely accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of using “race” as a criterion while revoking TPS.
The ruling adds to the legal challenges facing the president as he pushes forward with his deportation agenda.
It comes as the administration works to dismantle policies that many on the Left argue have provided a stable and secure environment for illegal aliens in the U.S.
Judge Trina Thompson, a Biden appointee, argued that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to terminate TPS for these groups was “likely preordained” and driven by “racial animus,” violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
In her ruling, Thompson stated that illegal aliens were being unfairly targeted based on their race, suggesting that the administration was pushing them out of the country due to their national origin, rather than any objective or country-specific reasons.
“The freedom to live fearlessly, the opportunity of liberty, and the American dream,” Thompson wrote in the order, adding, “That is all Plaintiffs seek.”
“Color is neither a poison nor a crime.”
This bold statement by a Biden-appointed judge reflects a broader judicial pushback against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
The lawsuit, which was brought by representatives of TPS holders, claims that many of these individuals have been living in the U.S. for more than two decades.
TPS recipients have contributed to American society in various capacities, including as laborers, healthcare workers, and artists, according to court filings.
These immigrants, the attorneys argue, have relied on TPS for the stability and security it provides, which has been critical in helping them build lives in the U.S. while their home countries remained embroiled in crisis.
Thompson’s ruling argues that Noem’s decision to terminate TPS was not based on a thorough, individualized assessment of each country’s circumstances.
The judge also criticized the short 60-day notice period given to immigrants before they would lose their status.
The Trump administration’s critics argue that the move was part of a broader pattern of “racist invective” used by officials, including the president and Secretary Noem, to describe immigrants from these countries.
The attorneys involved in the lawsuit complained about the Trump administration’s language surrounding illegal aliens.
They argued that comments from Trump, such as noting that some dangerous criminal illegal aliens are “MS-13 gang members” and “murderers,” were “derogatory.”
The plaintiffs also pointed to Trump calling attention to Haitian migrants eating people’s pets in Ohio.
These remarks have ignited backlash from the Democrats and their allies, who claim that they reflect a deep-rooted racial prejudice in the administration’s policies.
The TPS program was created to offer temporary protection to immigrants from countries experiencing extreme circumstances, such as war or natural disaster.
However, the TPS program was abused by the Biden administration as part of an effort to flood the country with foreign migrants.
The plaintiffs argue that the removal of TPS status for about 61,000 foreign migrants would expose them to deportation and strip them of their legal status.
The Trump administration has defended its actions, arguing that the statute governing TPS gives the Secretary of Homeland Security full discretion over the designations.
Supporters of the administration’s stance maintain that Noem should be able to use her authority to end TPS designations in the same way that past administrations granted it.
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a case involving TPS for Venezuelans.
The ruling temporarily allows Noem to proceed with plans to end TPS for approximately 350,000 immigrants.
Despite the setback in California, the Trump administration is determined to move forward with its policies, and DHS has announced plans to appeal Judge Thompson’s ruling.
This case highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding immigration policies in the U.S. under the Trump administration.
As the fight continues, the question remains: will the courts continue to block Trump’s attempts to end TPS for millions of immigrants, or will his administration eventually succeed in carrying out these controversial policies?
As it stands, immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in American politics, with President Trump’s aggressive stance on deportations firmly at odds with the Left’s call for expanded protections for illegal aliens.
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