Attempt to halt imminent deportations of Haitians and Syrians blocked in US Senate

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen Wednesday tried to advance in the Senate a bill that would create a legal pathway for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status.

However, his request for unanimous consent, a way to expedite legislation in the chamber, was blocked by Missouri Republican Eric Schmitt.

Van Hollen said the bill, S. 2106, is in response to the Supreme Court’s decision last month to allow the Trump administration to continue …

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