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Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders, Supreme Court says
By Nina Totenberg | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court.(Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images)
Updated June 25, 2026 at 16:59 PM ET
The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light to begin mass deportations of people who have been living and working legally in the United States for years, some even decades. By a 6...
Key takeaway By a 6-to-3 vote along ideological lines, the court's conservative majority ruled that the President has virtually unrestrained power to end the Temporary Protected Status program, known as TPS.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to deport Syrian and Haitian TPS holders will have significant implications for the Los Angeles community, where many of these individuals have made their homes. Los Angeles County is home to a large number of immigrants who have been living and working in the US under the Temporary Protected Status program, and the sudden loss of their status will cause disruption to families, businesses, and communities. The city's economy and social fabric will likely be affected as these long-time residents face deportation, leaving behind jobs, homes, and families. The decision will also put pressure on local social services and community organizations that provide support to immigrant communities, highlighting the need for the city to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of this decision on its residents.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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Updated June 25, 2026 at 16:59 PM ET
The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light to begin mass deportations of people who have been living and working legally in the United States for years, some even decades. By a 6...
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