Biden Extends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants

President Biden has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 900,000 immigrants from Venezuela, Ukraine, Sudan, and El Salvador, granting them an additional 18 months of deportation protection and work permits. This move aims to shield these individuals from potential deportation efforts by incoming President Trump, who has historically sought to limit TPS eligibility. The Department of Homeland Security cited ongoing humanitarian crises in these countries as justification for the extension. Advocates argue that the extension allows immigrants to continue contributing to U.S. communities, while critics claim TPS has become a long-term solution rather than its intended temporary relief. The TPS program, initially established in 1990, currently protects over one million individuals from 17 countries. Trump's administration is expected to face legal challenges if it attempts to revoke these protections before their expiration.