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