US appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By SUDHIN THANAWALAJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration, under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, illegally ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling, stating Noem exceeded her authority in vacating existing TPS designations. Despite the ruling, the Supreme Court previously allowed Noem's decision to take effect while the legal process continues, meaning there is no immediate practical effect. The 9th Circuit panel stated that the TPS legislation did not give the secretary the power to vacate an existing TPS designation. A federal judge is expected to rule soon on a request to pause the termination of TPS for Haiti, which is scheduled to end on February 3.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency 30% Bill Clinton 30% Kim Wardlaw ×240% Anthony Johnstone 40% Salvador Mendoza, Jr. 40% Haiti ×260% Donald Trump 60% 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ×270% Department of Homeland Security ×270% Venezuela ×270% United States ×380% Kristi Noem ×490%

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temporary protected status 100% tps termination 80% kristi noem 70% venezuelans 70% 9th u.s. circuit court of appeals 60% haitians 60% court ruling 50% homeland security 50% immigration 50%

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