[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration status that prevents the deportation of foreign nationals who were in the United States at the time of a natural disaster, outbreak of war, or other extraordinary situation in their home countries.\u00a0 The program was established nearly 30 years ago as part of the Immigration Act of 1990.\u00a0 TPS designation is subject to the review of the government every 18 months.\u00a0 The Trump administration decided not to renew TPS protections for several countries, including El Salvador, Haiti, Sudan, and Nicaragua.\u00a0 The ending of TPS for these countries would usually mean that their nationals need to leave the United States within 18 months of losing protected status.<\/p>\n
That 18 month time period is now on hold after a federal judge in California issued an injunction against the end of TPS after finding that the Trump administration lacked any justification for ending the program.\u00a0 Finding that discrimination appeared to be a motivating factor for ending the protections, the judge pointed out that ending TPS with discriminatory intent is a violation of the U.S. constitution’s equal protection mandate.\u00a0 The federal judge did not rule on the merits of the case, but found enough evidence to place the planned end of the protections on hold while the case proceeds through the courts.<\/p>\n
The story of TPS will continue to develop over the next few months.\u00a0 Read the full news story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n