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Venezuelan immigrants in Chicago live in fear after loss of temporary legal status

Venezuelan immigrants in Chicago live in fear after loss of temporary legal status

Summary

The Trump administration decided that Haitians will no longer be allowed to stay in the U.S. under a special program called temporary protected status starting September 2. This is part of a larger plan affecting citizens from several countries, including those from Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • Temporary protected status (TPS) is a program that lets people stay in the U.S. if it is dangerous to return to their home country.
  • The decision will affect Haitians currently living in the U.S. under this program.
  • The change begins on September 2.
  • The policy shift is part of a larger effort to change immigration rules for various countries, including Venezuela.
  • Venezuelan migrants, particularly in Chicago, are concerned about these changes.

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