Summary
President Donald Trump's administration ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the U.S. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Venezuelans previously under TPS can apply for refugee status but will not automatically stay in the country. The decision affects more than 500,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protects people from countries with dangerous conditions like political unrest.
- The U.S. government has ended TPS for over 500,000 Venezuelans.
- Venezuelans under TPS can apply for refugee status, but there is no automatic right to stay in the U.S.
- The decision to end TPS came after former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was detained by U.S. forces.
- The U.S. considers Venezuela's situation improved and believes TPS is no longer needed.
- Miami, which has a significant Venezuelan community, saw criticism from its mayor about ending TPS.
- Since January, TPS has been canceled or set to be canceled for nine countries.
- The decision involves communication between DHS, the State Department, and the White House.
