Legally Residing Immigrants Face Removal as TPS Ends for Thousands
A recent crackdown by the Trump administration has put thousands of immigrants at risk, as the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras and Nicaragua has been officially ended. An estimated 72,000 Hondurans and 4,000 Nicaraguans will lose their deportation protections, leaving them with just 60 days to leave the U.S. or face removal. This decision has left communities, particularly in areas like Tampa Bay and Northeast Ohio, bracing for significant changes and uncertainty. The Permanent Commission on Human Rights of Nicaragua has expressed concerns about the implications of the TPS suspension, and employers are advised to understand the impact of the 60-day work authorization extension. As the situation unfolds, many immigrants are left to navigate the challenges of their legal status in the face of impending deportation.
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