Several Venezuelans and three immigrant rights groups have sued President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to end temporary protections against deportation for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants living in the United States.

Advocates argue that the administration’s decision to end TPS for Venezuelans in April and September is unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.

The lawsuit was filed against the Department of Homeland Security and its secretary, Kristi Noem. Earlier this month, Noem announced the end of deportation relief, known as Temporary Protected Status, for Venezuelans in the United States without permanent legal immigration status.