President Joe Biden is taking action to shield some 900,000 migrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status from a crackdown launched during the Trump administration. These people, who come from 17 countries beset by violence, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions, have been allowed to remain and work in the United States under TPS provisions. The efforts of Biden aim to make sure that these migrants can continue contributing to American society without the fear of deportation.
The TPS program has been a lifeline for nearly one million people, but former President Donald Trump sought to end or limit it for many of the countries covered. Biden’s action is part of his overall pledge to undo much of the tough immigration policies initiated by the former administration. These new protections will be crucial to ensuring the futures of these migrants, many of whom have spent decades in the U.S.
The Biden administration has continued legal action that means they will have the opportunity to maintain work permits and protection from deportation. It also reflects the immigration reform stance of the current administration as well as recognition of the large contributions of TPS recipients in the economy and communities of the U.S.
As the issue remains controversial, with heated debates on the immigration policy, Biden’s protection measures aim to provide stability for those who have been in the U.S. for many years under uncertain circumstances.
