The Temporary Immigration Program That’s Been Forever

The intent of Congress was never to create an endlessly renewable de facto amnesty.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stand outside one entrance of Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J., May 27, 2026.

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The last 20 years or so have been a continuous adventure in redefining the phrase “white supremacy” to include less and less pertinent things.

The latest is that the Supreme Court has allegedly joined forces with President Trump to “advance an authoritarian, white-supremacist agenda” — in the words of the Illinois Democrat, Representative Delia Ramirez — by saying he can end so-called temporary protected status for immigrants.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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