Trump Administration Revokes Deportation Protection for Venezuelans
The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Venezuelans, enabling potential deportations as part of new border control measures.
The Trump administration is revoking the deportation shield for over 300,000 Venezuelan nationals living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowing for possible deportations as an agreement has been secured for Venezuela to take back its nationals.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the immigrants will lose their protected status within 60 days after the government publishes the notice. The TPS program, initially established to provide safety for individuals from countries where they face danger, was previously extended for Venezuelans and others by former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last year.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced last week the termination of the extension of TPS for Venezuelans, which will completely end the program for them. This decision follows a trend where Republicans have criticized the TPS program as being too expansive under the Biden administration.
Venezuelans constituted a significant portion of illegal crossings during the recent border crisis, with many also arriving through a now-terminated parole program for specific nationalities. President Trump stated that Venezuela agreed to take back its illegal immigrants, including gang members, further emphasizing the administration's commitment to increasing deportations and tightening border security.
These developments coincide with increased efforts by the Trump administration to restrict asylum access and utilize military resources at the southern border.
