Edward M. Chen
Edward M. Chen is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013, he has presided over numerous significant cases, particularly those involving civil rights, immigration, and administrative law. Recently, he made headlines by blocking the suspension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuelans, a decision that affects hundreds of thousands of individuals living in the U.S. His ruling highlighted the potential irreparable harm that could arise from the government's actions, emphasizing the importance of legal protections for vulnerable populations.
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United States:
Judge Edward M. Chen blocked the administration’s efforts to remove the protections for Venezuelans.
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Venezuela:
Judge Edward M. Chen evaluated the arguments and concluded that the revocation of TPS would cause irreparable harm to many individuals.
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Venezuela:
Edward M. Chen is a federal judge in California who blocked the suspension of the TPS extension for Venezuelans.
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Venezuela:
Judge Edward M. Chen blocked the suspension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program ordered by the government.
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