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Supreme Court ruling on TPS stuns South Florida, leaves Venezuelan families in fear

Verónica Egui Brito, Sonia Osorio, Grethel Aguila, Nora Gámez Torres, Syra Ortiz Blanes

Mon, May 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM EDT1/3

A U.S Supreme Court ruling that allows the Trump administration to strip deportation protections and work permits from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans —including many in South Florida, home to an estimated 175,000 peoplefrom the South American country — sent shock waves throughout the greater Miami region and across the Sunshine State on Monday.

“That the U.S. would terminate the protections for Venezuelans now, when nothing has improved back home, is just unbelievable,” said Betsy Diaz, a Venezuelan-American in Hialeah whose two daughters, five grandchildren and several other relatives will lose the protections.

In a two-paragraph order, the nation’s highest court on Monday granted an emergency request from the White House to roll back a lower court judge’s order that kept in place Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Venezuelans

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans could now be at risk being sent back to a homeland deep in the throes of political repression and economic collapse. Many TPS holders came to the U.S. to flee life-threatening dangers in Venezuela, including government persecution.The impact in Florida will be particularly acute: Of all 350,000 TPS holders living in the state, the Congressional Research Service estimates that about 225,000 are Venezuelan.

“This administration and their cruel choices disregard any basic humanity we are seeking for,” said Cecilia González Herrera, a Venezuelan TPS holder from Kissimmee and one of the individual plaintiffs in the case. “Returning to Venezuela is not safe at all.”The Orlando area is home to an estimated 66,000 Venezuelans.(Fuck Off)

For the loved ones of TPS beneficiaries, the Supreme Court decision ignites fear of family separations and the loss of livelihoods. When it moved to revoke the TPS protections inFebruary, the Department of Homeland Security said Venezuela had seen “notable” improvements in economy, public health and crime.

But Diaz, the Hialeah grandmother, pointed to a recent State Department travel advisory that warned Americans to not travel there because of the high risk of wrongful detention, torture, terrorism and kidnapping, as well as crime, civil unrest, and the country’s poor health infrastructure.

“And yet they’re eliminating TPS for Venezuelans?” she asked. “It doesn’t make any sense.”

Marisol Silva, 64, and her husband came to Doral in 2021 to reunite with their daughter, a journalist. She had fled Venezuela years before them because the country’s government had persecuted her because of her work. She feared facing the same fate as several of her colleagues, imprisoned for reporting on the country’s humanitarian crisis.

Silva and her husband will keep their work permits through a pending immigration process, but she’s deeply worried about losing deportation protections through TPS. Still, she holds out hope that there will be other pathways to stay.

“I still believe there will be other legal avenues for our community,” said Silva.

Another group of 300,000 Venezuelans have protections under a separate 2021 designation that is set to run out in September.The Trump administration has not yet officially eliminated the protections, but will almost certainly move to do so in the coming year.

Other Venezuelan community leaders in South Florida also expressed dismay following Monday’s ruling. Even if the courts ultimately uphold TPS for Venezuela, it won’t make much of a difference for those who are deported while litigation is pending because the high court lifted the lower court judge’s order.

(Send them all to a safe Third Country like El Salvador)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-ruling-tps-stuns-220257892.html

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Activists: Ruling is a death sentence

Ardekys Ferro, aMiami-based immigration activist whose organization, the Venezuelan American Caucus, is part of the lawsuit, told reporters on Monday it was a very difficult day for the Venezuelan community.

“The fight is not over. The fight does not stop. The fight is barely starting,” said Ferro. “This is everyone’s home. Especially those who cannot return to Venezuela under any concept.”

José Antonio Colina,founder of VEPPEX, a nonprofitof politically persecuted Venezuelans who now live in exile, told the Miami Herald the decision is “totally disastrous” and “a tragedy.” He said hundreds of thousands of people would now be at risk of being sent to a country run by a government that routinely violates human rights and tortures its citizens.

“Sending those people with TPS back to Venezuela is condemning them to death,” said Colina.

He also said that Venezuelans with TPS should consult immigration attorneys to explore ways they may have to stay in the U.S. legally.However, Colina said he worries about Venezuelans who felt secure in the U.S. and spoke out against the Nicolas Maduro regime.

“No one can ensure their safety,” he said.

Colina and other activists said the Venezuelan government could target deportees for their social media postings under a recently approved law that establishes penalties such as up to 30 years in prison and disqualification from holding public office for those who support sanctions on the country imposed by other nations.

“Nothing good awaits them,” said Helene Villalonga, president of a Doral-based human rights group, adding that returned Venezuelans would face “fierce persecution.”

South Florida officials react

From Doral, home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans in the U.S., where more than 40% of residents are Venezuelanand a third are U.S. citizens who influence local elections, only lukewarm statements have emerged from city officials in response to the Supreme Court’s decision.

Rafael Pineyro, the only Venezuelan American council member in Doral, said in a statement he received the news of the Supreme Court’s decision “with a somber heart.”

“I deeply empathize with the immense stress, fear, and uncertainty this ruling brings to many in our community,” Pineyro said. “Venezuela remains in a state of political and economic collapse. Every day, innocent people are unjustly imprisoned, tortured, and silenced for daring to stand up to a regime that continues to violate basic human rights.”

Maureen Porras, the vice mayor of Doral, said the decision would “likely lead to more confusion” as the case continues through the courts.

“The final decision on termination is still being litigated. Venezuelans are living in limbo, enduring uncertainty and a back and forth from the different courts. I think it’s important to provide stability and keep the status quo until a final decision is made,” said Porras.

Doral’s mayor Christi Fraga called for “calm and reassurance.”

(Send them all to a safe Third Country like El Salvador)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-ruling-tps-stuns-220257892.html

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The recent response from Doral city officials to the Supreme Court decision stands in sharp contrast to their own statements made just two months earlier. In March,the same three officials warned that ending TPS would lead to an economic collapse for the city.

Venezuelans are a significant demographic in Florida.Over 44% of all residents of Venezuelan origin in the United States live in the state — many of them in South Florida.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, home to the largest Venezuelan community in the U.S., said she was “heartbroken” for the families who followed the legal process and now face deportation to a brutal dictatorship.

“We continue to stand with those seeking protection from oppression and persecution,” Levine Cava said in a statement in X.

Federal lawmakers from South Florida also came out in support of TPS for Venezuela on Monday.

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Trump supporter from Miami who has positioned herself as a champion for Venezuelans and others fleeing Latin American dictatorships, said in a statement she was “deeply disappointed” with the high court’s decision.

She also said she would ask Trump to grant another form of deportation protection, known as Deferred Enforcement Departure, or DED. She is also requesting the protections for over half-a-million beneficiaries from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haitia of a Biden-era parole program the Trump administration has also moved to end. Trump had previously granted deferred enforcement departure to some Venezuelans during his last term. At the time, he said that the Maduro government was “responsible for the worst humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere in recent memory.”

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat from Weston, home to many Venezuelans, condemned the Supreme Court ruling. Along with Salazar and others, she has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to restore and redesignate Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status.

“Venezuelan TPS holders fled the Maduro regime and built lives in America. They sought refuge in America from his oppression and tyranny,” said Wasserman. “This atrocious decision allows Trump to deport non-criminals back to this murderous dictator.”

Send them to safe Third Country in SA, the U.S. is not you dumping pot!

(This was Bidan’s staffs plan to make it so hard to return them, all hell breaks loose.)

https://www.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-ruling-tps-stuns-220257892.html

LiveNation adds key Trump ally Richard Grenell to its board amid DOJ probe

By Brian Stelter, CNNUgg Stelter

Updated: 10:22 PM EDT, Tue May 20, 2025

Amid an antitrust battle with the Justice Department, global entertainment company Live Nation is adding one of President Trump’s closest advisors to its board of directors.

Richard Grenell, who is both Trump’s presidential envoy for special missions and the newly installed president of the Kennedy Center, was named to the Live Nation board on Tuesday.

Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has been trying to fend off a massive lawsuit filed last yearby the US government and 30 state and district attorneys general.The prosecutors say Live Nation has abused its concert industry dominance and should be broken up.

Antitrust advocates immediately connected the Grenell appointment to Live Nation’s ongoing efforts to defeat the suit.

“Ticketmaster just put Trump advisor Richard Grenell on its board of directors to get out from under the Antitrust Division’s lawsuit against the company,” Matt Stoller wrote on X. Stoller is the research director for the American Economic Liberties Project, a nonprofit group that has urged the Trump administration to continue the lawsuit.

Trump’s transactional nature and track record of using government power to help friends and hurt foes have led some companies to seek cozy relationships with the president and his inner circle, whether through corporate donations, CEO photo ops, board appointments or other methods. (Every President does this idiot)

Live Nation, however, saidGrenell’s career experience will “help support Live Nation’s mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists.”

Grenell once expressed interest in running for governor in California, and has numerous Hollywood connections, but he doesn’t bring extensive entertainment industry experience to the board. He served in multiple diplomatic and intelligence positions throughout Trump’s first presidential term. He has also been a paid contributor to both Fox News and Newsmax, where he stood out for his combative posture toward Trump critics.

Live Nation also faces a criminal probe by the Justice Department into the handling of concert cancellations at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

When the probe was reported last week, Live Nation denied any wrongdoing and said it would defend itself “vigorously” if the government brought any charges.

(Stelter the hater, gives a dramatic flare, and Trump is always involved.)

https://lite.cnn.com/2025/05/20/media/live-nation-richard-grenell-board-directors-doj-probe

21 May, 2025 14:18

Fyodor Lukyanov: Trump moves toward Moscow’s view on Ukraine talks

With Washington leaning toward bilateral diplomacy, Brussels risks becoming an irrelevant – and obstructive – actor

The recent conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has clarified the emerging diplomatic structure around Ukraine.What we are witnessing resembles the first reading of a play– the distribution of roles in what may become the next act of the conflict’s evolution.

Trump is gradually aligning with Russia’s proposed framework:direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev, with the United States serving as arbiter and guarantor – primarily to ensure Ukraine’s reliability. Western Europe is excluded from this scenario, viewed not as a neutral partybut as a destructive actor in denial about its role in the conflict.

The alarmed reaction from Kiev and EU capitals is understandable. Their preferred model assumes a “collective Ukraine,” made up of Kiev, Brussels, and Washington – presenting a united front against Moscow, coordinating pressure through sanctions, and setting the conditions for talks. Trump has no interest in this script. His rejection of collective pressure appears not only consistent, but increasingly confident.

At this stage, the substance of potential negotiations remains secondary. Trump’s priority is the appearance of movement. For him, optics matter more than outcomes – and Putin, understanding the rhythm of the performance, is playing along skillfully.

Excluding Western Europe from the process is not incidental. It serves Moscow’s interests directly.Even Kiev seems to be realizing that the bloc’s role has become largely obstructive– offering no leverage, only rhetorical posturing and attempts to derail any path to dialogue.

The key question now is whether this role allocation will hold.If it does, a new diplomatic phase could begin– with Moscow and Washington shaping the conversation, Kiev adjusting to a diminished chorus, and Western Europe quietly relegated to the audience.

https://www.rt.com/russia/617970-lukyanov-trump-russia-ukraine/

Europe was sure they could destroy Russia, but they failed, lied and insulted Trump so much, they asked for it, and what they are getting, is Peace!

21 May, 2025 08:57

US confirms South Africa G20 boycott

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Pretoria of going against Washington on “issue after issue after issue”

The US will not participate in upcoming G20 events hosted by South Africa, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Tuesday.

The decision, first reported by the media last week, comes amid growing tensions between the two nations. The administration of US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of enabling what it called a racially motivated “genocide,” a claim President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed as a “completely false narrative.”

Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio cited several reasons for the boycott, including that the agenda of the events fails to “reflect the priorities of this administration.”He added that South Africa broadly aligns itself with countries such as Iran and China, which the US views as strategic rivals.

”When one country is consistently unaligned with the United States on issue after issue after issue after issue – now you have to make conclusions about it,” the secretary of state said.

Rubio also criticized Pretoria’s stance on Israel, describing it as “not just off balance but completely geared towards one side.”

In 2023, South Africa filed a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide over its military actions in Gaza. The court issued an injunction against Israel in January 2024, which the Israeli government has ignored.

The hostilities were triggered by a deadly October 2023 incursion led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas and has since escalated into a broader regional crisis. Israeli officials have described their recently relaunched military campaign as an effort to “conquer” Gaza.

Rubio’s remarks came as Ramaphosa arrived in Washington in an effort to “reset and revitalize bilateral relations,” according to a statement from his office. The South African leader is expected to meet President Trump on Wednesday to discuss trade proposals put forward by his government.

https://www.rt.com/news/617950-rubio-g20-south-africa/

Vance addresses ‘rivalry’ with Rubio: 'I don't give a s—'

Fox & Friends' co-hosts discuss the possibility of JD Vance running for president in 2028 and his response to rumors of a 'rivalry' with Sec. Marco Rubio (its only 2024, they are trying to cause division in Trumps cabinet)