Secretary Noem commended the decision, stating that TPS was always intended to be a temporary designation.
A federal judge has determined the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the nations of Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The program was established by Congress in 1990 to prevent migrants from being deported back to countries that were experiencing dangerous or harmful environments, such as war, conflict, or famine. Honduras and Nicaragua were granted TPS status after Hurricane Mitch in 1999, while it was given to Nepal after earthquakes occurred in 2015.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “TPS was never designed to be permanent, yet previous administrations have used it as a de facto amnesty program for decades. Given the improved situation in each of these countries, we are wisely concluding what was intended to be a temporary designation.”
This is expected to impact 60,000 Nepalis, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans currently living in the United States. DHS encouraged the citizens of those nations to use the CBP Home app to facilitate their return to their homelands.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Noem as her department oversees the enforcement of immigration laws and programs.
- For Border Czar Tom Homan to be discerning in his interactions with state and local officials regarding federal immigration enforcement.
- For federal judges to be prudent as they hear and decide cases related to immigration and asylum.
Sources: Townhall, Department of Homeland Security, UPI News
