President Donald Trump has secured a major legal victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, one that surprised many observers because it drew support from justices across ideological lines.

In an 8–1 decision, the Court lifted a lower-court injunction that had blocked the administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the United States.

The ruling allows the administration to move forward with plans to terminate protections for roughly 300,000 Venezuelan nationals who were granted TPS due to conditions in their home country.

Only one justice dissented: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed by President Joe Biden. Her dissent underscored concerns about the humanitarian impact of the decision, even as the majority focused on executive authority.

Administration lawyers argue that the ruling restores the president’s ability to manage immigration policy and enforce federal law as written. They say it confirms that TPS designations are temporary by nature and subject to change by the executive branch.

Critics, however, warn that ending TPS could place vulnerable families at risk, especially those who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. for years. Advocacy groups argue that deportations could destabilize communities and separate families.

The decision also highlights a rare moment of consensus on the Supreme Court, where justices across ideological lines agreed on the legal interpretation, even if their motivations differed.

As the policy moves forward, legal challenges and political debate are expected to continue. The ruling marks a pivotal moment in the national conversation over immigration, executive power, and the future of humanitarian protections in the United States.