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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INSIGHT

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.
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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.
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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  • TPS has rarely been revoked on large scales, often lasting for decades, which creates complex legal and humanitarian issues.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.
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