US court paves the way for Trump administration deport over 7,000 Nepalis under TPS protection

Summary

A US appeals court ruled in favor of ending Temporary Protected Status for Nepali migrants, affecting about 7,000 individuals and paving the way for possible deportations.

Key Points
  • A US federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepali migrants.
  • About 7,000 Nepalis with expired TPS protections as of August 5 could face deportation.
  • The Trump administration has ended TPS for several countries citing improved conditions, despite legal challenges.
  • Critics argue the decision targets long-term immigrants contributing to US communities and was made without objective review of home country conditions.
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