Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Comes to an End

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirsjen Nielsen also shared similar sentiments:

“Congress should pass a law to give permanent status to those who’ve had Temporary Protected Status. I am not going to bow to political pressure, however, to break the law to do Congress’s job. They need to do it.”

Whether or not those with Temporary Protected Status are granted a path to citizenship or permanent status remains to be seen.

Reactions to the End of TPS

Americans’ reactions to the conclusion of the TPS program greatly vary. Many critics of President Trump and his administration have criticized the end of TPS as unfair and “inhumane.” Other Americans have questioned the potential impacts of allowing beneficiaries to remain on the program even when their countries are no longer suffering from disasters. Nevertheless, many individuals seem to support a path to citizenship for TPS recipients.

Readers of The Hill furthermore weighed in with their opinions and viewpoints:

“Temporary Protected Status is not temporary when it’s for multiple decades. Glad to see it end. If there is a reason for another TPS program, we need to remember the “T” in the TPS.“