Democratic Senators Urge Biden to Strengthen Immigration Protections Before Trump Presidency

Lawmakers call for extending DACA and TPS programs to safeguard immigrant communities ahead of expected policy shifts.

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Alex Padilla, and Ben Ray Luján are urging President Biden to act on immigration protections before leaving office in January 2025.
The senators are advocating for the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from countries such as Ecuador, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, citing unsafe conditions in those nations.
They are also calling for expedited processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals and other legal pathways to ensure stability for recipients.
The lawmakers emphasize the importance of protecting immigrant families and communities in light of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for large-scale deportations.
Under the Biden administration, the use of TPS and DACA has expanded significantly, benefiting hundreds of thousands of immigrants who contribute to U.S. communities and economies.