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.
