JUDGE CHEN ORDERS DHS TO KEEP TPS FOR 605,000 VENEZUELANS THROUGH OCTOBER 2026

A federal judge, Edward Chen, ruled the Trump administration’s bid to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans unlawful and ordered DHS to maintain protections through October 2026. The piece traces months of litigation, including appeals and a Supreme Court procedural ruling, explains re-registration confusion and work authorization timelines, and notes roughly 605,000 Venezuelans are affected, concentrated in Florida and Texas. Advocates expect further appeals that could reach the Supreme Court, keeping the status of many in flux.