Federal Judge's Ruling Puts Hundreds of South Sudanese Nationals at Risk of Deportation. In a devastating blow to immigrant rights organizations, a federal judge in Massachusetts has given the green light to the Trump administration to strip protections from hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. The decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed the US government to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. The Trump administration had previously announced plans to end TPS for South Sudan, citing improvements in the country's security situation. However, immigrant rights groups argue that the situation remains dire, and the move will put thousands of people at risk of deportation. The ruling has sparked widespread concern among advocacy groups and the South Sudanese community, who fear the consequences of losing their status.
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with stripping their protections.On Friday, US district judge Patti Saris of the district of Massachusetts rejected an attempt by immigrant rights organizations including the New York-based African Communities Together to keep TPS for South Sudanese nationals living in the US. Continue reading...
