Bloomberg Law Immigration Issues & A Reality Show for Citizenship
May 20, 2025
Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight and immigration law expert, explores recent Supreme Court rulings affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the complexities of deportation cases, particularly for Venezuelan immigrants. Harold Krent, a constitutional law professor at Chicago-Kent, discusses the nuanced issues surrounding the appointment of the U.S. Attorney for D.C. The conversation also teases a controversial idea for a reality show where immigrants compete for citizenship, raising eyebrows about the ridiculousness of it all.
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Trump Ends TPS Renewal
- Temporary protected status (TPS) allows presidents to protect people from deportation due to unsafe conditions in their home countries.
- The Trump administration succeeded in stopping the automatic renewal of TPS for Venezuelans, marking a shift from the prior administration's precedent.
Post-TPS Asylum Surge Expected
- Once temporary protected status ends, many Venezuelans will apply for asylum due to the oppressive conditions at home.
- Each asylum claim could take years, potentially clogging immigration courts.
TPS Rarely Revoked Fully
- TPS has rarely been revoked on large scales, often lasting for decades, which creates complex legal and humanitarian issues.
- Long-term TPS recipients build strong ties to the US, complicating efforts to rescind their status.