Approximately 350,000 Venezuelans in the US are in the country legally through Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which prevents the deportation of migrants back to home countries where conditions pose an immediate safety risk. Yesterday, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can, in fact, deport Venezuelan TPS holders, despite that designation. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Venezuelan journalist Mary Triny Mena to find out what they can expect upon their return.
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