WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has ruled that the Trump administration can end the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitian, Syrian, and other foreign nationals, CNN and the Associated Press report.
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News Center 7’s John Bedell is working to get reaction from the Springfield community on the ruling. He’ll have that and more tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00 and 6:00.
The decision comes nearly two months after SCOTUS first began hearing arguments on the matter.
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TPS allows people from certain countries to come to the United States legally. These countries face war, disasters, or conditions that make it unsafe to return home.
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As previously reported, there are approximately 400,000 people with Temporary Protected Status in the United States. Thousands of them live in the Miami Valley, including an estimated 12,000 Haitian immigrants in Springfield.
The City of Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said in a statement:
“In light of today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, which allows the federal government to move forward with the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals, we recognize that this ruling may create significant uncertainty for immigrant families who have become part of our community.
Many of the individuals affected by this decision are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, taxpayers and parents. They contribute to our local economy, support our schools, strengthen our neighborhoods and have become part of the fabric of Springfield.
While we respect the judicial process and will follow federal law, our top priority remains the safety and well-being of all residents. We value every person in our community and remain committed to maintaining stability and support for those who call our City home.
Court decisions may shape policy, but the strength of a community is shaped by the people who show up every day to build it. Springfield will not lose sight of that.”
This is a developing story. We’ll continue to update as we learn more.
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