Judge to DHS: Stop delaying Venezuelan deportation protection program

A federal judge ruled Friday that a computer failure may have hindered some Venezuelans’ attempt to re-register online Biden-era deportation amnesty Just before the deadline, he ordered the Department of Homeland Security to give them another 24 hours. Here are the court’s ruling on Venezuela’s temporary protection status:

Court ruling

Due to technical issues, the federal judge ordered registration extension:

• Obama Judge Edward Chen appointed U.S. District Court for Northern California Region
• He said in his new ruling that the government is illegally delaying compliance
• Online registration system dropped 12 hours on Wednesday, and should be the last day of registration
• Judge Chen ordered the government to allow another 24-hour registration period to make up for the SNAFU, and said the applications will be deemed to be submitted on time

Government’s legal argument

The Justice Department seeks automatic ruling:

• Justice lawyers argue that law allows automatic rulings to give governments a chance to be organized and appeal
• Judge Chan disagrees with the government’s position
• He ruled: “What was argued with the government is that the final judgment put aside the proxy action and took effect immediately.”
• Court rejects government attempt to delay execution

Personal influence

Venezuelan workers lose their jobs due to registration confusion:

• Immigration advocates say government delays on committee sow chaos of immigrants hoping to take advantage of TPS
• TPS grants deportation and allows immigrants to obtain work permits
• Immigration groups point out a woman whose name is Noelia, who said she was unemployed on Amazon because the government website says Venezuela’s TP
• She said she tried to show Mr. Chen’s company copy, but to no avail

Employment consequences

Workers hope that court orders will restore job opportunities:

• “I hope today’s order means I can resume work so that I can support myself,” the woman said in a statement
• The case illustrates the actual consequences of legal uncertainty in TPS identity
• Workers caught between contradictory information about the availability of plans
• Employment Verification System reflects outdated information about program status

Complex legal struggle

TPS litigation involves multiple court levels:

• TPS proves to be one of the more complex legal battles
• The Supreme Court put aside Judge Chan’s early rulings that the government acted too frivolously in ending the plan’s plan.
• Judge Chan returns with a new ruling last week
• Multiple court interventions bring ongoing uncertainty to plan participants

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• Court orders the Ministry of Homeland Security to give Venezuelans a chance to register for deportation again