On Thursday, July 31, 2025, a federal judge halted the Trump administration’s effort to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of immigrants from Central America and Asia.
The court decision has allowed nearly 60,000 individuals from countries including Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua to remain in the United States under continued protection.
TPS is a humanitarian safeguard granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
It permits eligible individuals from certain countries facing conflict, disasters, or unsafe conditions to stay in the U.S. legally.
Those with TPS are also allowed to work during their stay.
In recent years, the Trump administration has aimed to terminate this protection for several nationalities.
This move has been part of broader immigration enforcement strategies, which include increasing the number of deportations and reducing the scope of immigration relief programs.
Although the administration previously moved to remove TPS status for people from nations such as Venezuela—impacting up to 350,000 Venezuelans—this latest ruling temporarily protects a smaller group from immediate deportation.
The decision offers short-term relief to thousands who have lived in the U.S. for years, many of whom have built lives, families, and careers during their stay.
The judge’s ruling keeps the existing protection in place while legal battles over TPS continue.
It comes at a time when immigration policy remains a central issue in political debates and courtrooms across the country.
This decision may influence future immigration actions, as many TPS recipients await clarity on their long-term status.
The outcome also signals potential delays or obstacles for the administration’s efforts to scale back immigration programs.