A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections for more than 1 million Haitians and Venezuelans living in the United States, preserving a key shield against deportation and job loss.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen keeps protections for about 500,000 Haitians and 600,000 Venezuelans while the case moves through appeals.
TPS is a Homeland Security designation that helps people in the United States stay and work when home countries face disasters or instability.