DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 Venezuelans in US

The Trump administration has announced the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants, effective 60 days after the announcement, urging them to self-deport. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that maintaining TPS incentivizes illegal immigration and undermines efforts to secure the southern border, asserting that conditions in Venezuela no longer meet TPS requirements. This move leaves thousands of Venezuelans, many in South Florida, vulnerable to deportation amid Venezuela's ongoing political and economic crises under Nicolás Maduro’s government. The administration is encouraging migrants to use the CBP Home app to facilitate safe self-deportation, offering incentives including a plane ticket and financial assistance. The decision is expected to face legal challenges and has drawn criticism from advocates who argue that Venezuelans under TPS contribute positively to the U.S. and deserve protection. This action follows previous revocations of TPS protections for Venezuelans granted during the Biden administration.