Biden Administration Extends Deportation Protections for Over 1 Million Immigrants

The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan, allowing them to remain in the U.S. through late 2026.
The decision affects over 1 million people, including 600,000 Venezuelans, 232,000 Salvadorans, 103,000 Ukrainians, and 1,900 Sudanese nationals, who are shielded from deportation and granted work authorization.
DHS cited ongoing environmental disasters, political instability, and armed conflicts in the designated countries as reasons for the extensions.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Moreno, who accused the Biden administration of disregarding voter mandates and questioned the justifications for the extensions.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reduce TPS protections significantly upon taking office, framing the program as a misuse of temporary relief measures.