Biden Administration Extends Deportation Protections for Over 1 Million Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security grants 18-month Temporary Protected Status extensions for nationals from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan.
- The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan, allowing them to remain in the U.S. through late 2026.
- The decision affects over 1 million people, including 600,000 Venezuelans, 232,000 Salvadorans, 103,000 Ukrainians, and 1,900 Sudanese nationals, who are shielded from deportation and granted work authorization.
- DHS cited ongoing environmental disasters, political instability, and armed conflicts in the designated countries as reasons for the extensions.
- The move has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Moreno, who accused the Biden administration of disregarding voter mandates and questioned the justifications for the extensions.
- President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reduce TPS protections significantly upon taking office, framing the program as a misuse of temporary relief measures.


























