Conservative justices appear sympathetic to ending protections for immigrants under TPS.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about the Trump administration’s authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. This program currently protects them from deportation due to safety concerns in their home countries. [source]
During the session, the court’s conservative majority seemed inclined to support the administration’s stance. Their questions indicated they might agree that the administration has the legal power to revoke TPS for these groups. [source]
During the arguments, justices in the conservative-leaning majority appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration’s attempts to strip humanitarian protections.
Sources
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/us-supreme-court-haitians-syrians-tps — Details of the Supreme Court hearing and the justices’ leanings.