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What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

This fact sheet provides an overview of how Temporary Protected Status designations are made, what benefits TPS confers, and how TPS beneficiaries apply for and regularly renew their status.

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Supreme Court “De-Documents” 350,000 Venezuelans

In a stunning move, the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections for over 350,000 Venezuelans— leaving their future in limbo overnight.

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Debunking the Myth of Immigrants and Crime

Welcoming immigrants into American communities not only does not increase crime but can actually strengthen public safety. In fact, immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—are less likely to commit crimes than the U.S.-born.

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