Two federal judges in the United States have ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration can end temporary protections from deportation for migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar, allowing the government to move forward with the policy (nst.com.my). The decision clears the legal path for the termination of these protections, which had enabled thousands of individuals from those countries to reside and work in the U.S. The ruling comes as part of broader immigration policy changes under the Trump administration, which has sought to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants in the country.
The policy, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), was initially granted to South Sudanese and Myanmar nationals due to conflict and instability in their home countries. The courts’ decision allows the administration to proceed with the termination, which could affect the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants. The ruling has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups, with some arguing that the decision undermines the rights of long-term residents. The administration has defended the move as necessary to align with national security and immigration priorities.
