Disney Suspends Venezuelan Workers Following Supreme Court Ruling on TPS

Disney Suspends Venezuelan TPS Workers

TPS Workers Now in Legal Limbo

Decision Follows Supreme Court Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Donald Trump to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals has already triggered immediate consequences.

One of the first major employers to act on the ruling is The Walt Disney Company.

It notified employees under TPS that they would be suspended without pay.

This was first reported by Bloomberg.

Disney Suspends Venezuelan TPS Workers: What Happened

Disney notified Florida-based employees who are losing temporary legal residency in the US that their jobs would be terminated next month after the Supreme Court revoked protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
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— Bloomberg (@business) May 21, 2025

According to internal communications reviewed by Bloomberg, Disney informed its Florida-based workers on TPS that starting May 20, they would be suspended without pay for 30 days.

During that period, employees must provide proof of valid work authorization—or face termination at the end of the month.

This decision directly impacts an undisclosed number of Venezuelan workers at Disney parks in Florida.

They now face imminent job loss in the wake of the court’s ruling.

TPS Termination Sparks Job Insecurity

#World | Disney to dismiss its Venezuelan workers following Supreme Court decision—what’s behind this?
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— Revista Semana (@RevistaSemana) May 21, 2025

On Monday, the Supreme Court overturned a previous injunction that had blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for more than 350,000 Venezuelans.

TPS had been granted based on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

But the current administration has argued that it is no longer justified, calling recipients a “burden to national interests.”

This stance has drawn heavy criticism from human rights organizations and immigration advocates, who say it undermines vulnerable communities.

What Legal Experts Are Saying

Immigration attorneys warn that, without the TPS, thousands of Venezuelans could lose their work permits and face potential deportation unless they secure another legal pathway to remain in the U.S.

Disney has not made a public statement but appears to be complying with federal guidelines to avoid employment violations.

Meanwhile, activist groups in Florida are preparing legal challenges and organizing support campaigns for affected workers. They’re also calling on Congress to enact a permanent solution for TPS holders.

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