Trump's Terms Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status fear deportation as Trump returns
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Dec 24, 2024 As a new administration looms, immigrants with Temporary Protected Status are filled with anxiety about their futures. Personal stories reveal the deep fears of deportation and disruption as policies shift. A moving account from a Ukrainian nurse highlights the emotional strain on families facing uncertainty. The discussion paints a vivid picture of the challenges and resilience of those navigating a precarious immigration landscape.
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TPS Under Threat
- Trump plans to tighten immigration restrictions and deportations, threatening Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for almost 900,000 people.
- TPS protects immigrants from deportation if their home countries face war or disaster.
Ukrainian Nurse Fears Deportation
- Oksana Demidenko, a Ukrainian nurse, fled the Russian bombardment and found safety in the US with TPS.
- She now works in a public health lab and fears deportation under Trump's renewed immigration policies.
Krista Ramos' Story
- Krista Ramos, whose mother has TPS from El Salvador, was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Trump's TPS revocation attempts.
- She experienced stress in high school fearing her mother's deportation.