Patti Saris

Patti Saris is a United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. She recently made a significant ruling that allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of South Sudan. This decision, made in conjunction with rulings in other federal courts, clears the path for deportations of individuals from South Sudan and Myanmar who were previously protected. Judge Saris rejected an attempt by immigrant rights organizations to prevent the termination of these protections. Her ruling is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to end TPS for various groups, impacting hundreds of South Sudanese nationals currently residing in the U.S. The significance of her decision lies in its direct impact on the immigration status and potential deportation of a vulnerable population.