Summary
President Donald Trump recently ended temporary protected status (TPS) for Yemeni people in the United States. This decision affects those who were shielded from deportation due to dangerous conditions in Yemen. Many Yemeni Americans, who supported Trump in the 2024 election, feel disappointed by this move.
Key Facts
- President Trump stopped TPS for Yemen, which protected Yemenis in the U.S. from being sent back due to unsafe conditions in Yemen.
- TPS is a temporary immigration status allowing people from countries with crises, like war or disasters, to stay in the U.S. for safety.
- Yemen was first given TPS in 2015 because of its ongoing civil war.
- The Department of Homeland Security decided Yemen no longer qualifies for TPS based on current conditions.
- Conditions in Yemen are still unstable, and many citizens face safety risks, according to United Nations data.
- Over 4.5 million people in Yemen are displaced, and 18.2 million depend on humanitarian help.
- Some Yemeni American leaders, who initially supported Trump, are upset by the TPS decision.
