Ending temporary protected status is cruel and dangerous

William Kolbe Temporary protected status, or TPS, is a government protection for people from countries experiencing conditions such as war or natural disasters who cannot return there safely. TPS shields them from deportation and grants them work authorizations. To qualify, individuals need to pass health and background checks, have a financial sponsor, and pay for their own airfare to the United States.

TPS holders are employed in many essential-worker industries including agriculture, business services, construction, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. They have become an integral part of our workforce and play a crucial role in keeping our economy running. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.



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