Ana C. Reyes

Rule Changes

Blocked Haiti TPS termination in February 2026

Haitians have lived legally in the United States under a federal humanitarian program since the 2010 earthquake, as have Syrians since their civil war began. On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court spent 80 minutes considering whether the Trump administration can revoke those protections — and whether any court can second-guess the decision.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

Presiding over Haiti TPS litigation

Venezuela received Temporary Protected Status in 2021, shielding hundreds of thousands from deportation. In January 2025, newly appointed Secretary Kristi Noem moved to terminate it—an action federal courts have blocked as exceeding her authority.

Updated May 26