Jerry Jackson The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to revoke the legal status of more than 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. These migrants entered the U.S. legally under President Joe Biden’s CHNV program, which granted them temporary protection. The ruling overturns a lower court decision that had shielded a small group of migrants from losing their status. Although legal challenges continue, the government can now proceed with removals.
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning that deportations while cases are unresolved could cause severe harm. They described the ruling as premature and damaging to vulnerable individuals.
The CHNV program started in late 2022 to provide legal entry and a two-year stay for up to 30,000 migrants monthly from the four countries. The program aimed to offer a safer alternative to illegal border crossings. In March 2025, the Department of Homeland Security moved to end these permits. A Boston court initially blocked the change for four migrants, but the Supreme Court lifted the block, allowing removals to begin.
Immigration remains a hot topic in U.S. politics. Former President Trump has made deportations a key part of his platform and promised to expand removals if re-elected. While legal battles persist, this ruling strengthens his position by enabling the administration to act now.