Biden Admin Extends Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 1 Million Migrants

Biden Admin Extends Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 1 Million Migrants

(DailyChive.com) – The Biden administration’s recent decision underscores the ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration policy.

At a Glance

  • The administration has extended Temporary Protected Status for nearly 1 million migrants.
  • This move is seen as countering possible future immigration policies under Donald Trump.
  • Migrants from countries like Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Venezuela are affected.
  • The policy helps migrants due to conflict or instability in their home countries.

A Policy Extension Affecting Nearly 1 Million

The Biden administration has decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to nearly 1 million migrants. This includes individuals from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Venezuela, allowing them to remain in the United States for an additional 18 months. TPS allows migrants to stay in the country due to conflict or instability in their homelands and grants them the opportunity to work legally.

Approximately 1,900 Sudanese, 103,700 Ukrainians, 232,000 Salvadorans, and 600,000 Venezuelans are affected by this extension. The announcement came as a direct response to the possible return of Donald Trump to the presidency, which brings with it the potential for more stringent immigration policies.

Origin and Purpose of TPS

TPS originated from a 1990 law and was intended as a temporary measure to protect migrants from certain countries. Under Trump’s presidency, TPS was terminated for around 400,000 migrants; however, under Biden, it has been reinstated for many. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas remarked, “These designations are rooted in careful review and interagency collaboration to ensure those affected… are given the protections they need while continuing to contribute meaningfully to our communities.”

“These designations are rooted in careful review and interagency collaboration to ensure those affected by environmental disasters and instability are given the protections they need while continuing to contribute meaningfully to our communities” – Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

The policy’s renewal applies only to individuals currently enrolled and eligible for TPS, not expanding the eligibility scope as some advocates had pushed. The extension does not include other nations as Biden faced criticism for maintaining some of Trump’s immigration strategies.

Controversy and Future Legal Challenges

This extension potentially sets the stage for legal challenges if an attempt is made to reverse the protective measure. Comments by former President Trump emphasized his intent if re-elected, stating, “You have to remove the people. We cannot destroy our country.” The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the temporary nature of TPS and expressed calls for more permanent resolutions.

“You have to remove the people. We cannot destroy our country. It doesn’t work. It can’t work. It has nothing to do with Haiti or anything else. It doesn’t work. You have to remove the people and you have to bring them back to their own country. In my opinion, it’s not legal. It’s not legal for anyone to do.” – Donald Trump

Despite its temporary nature, TPS is crucial in providing relief and stability to thousands of migrant families. As the debate continues, the program remains a cornerstone for immigrants who find themselves unable to return to their home countries safely.

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