The Trump administration plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 8,000 Afghan migrants who came to the U.S. after Afghanistan’s withdrawal, while also terminating TPS for approximately 3,200 Cameroonian migrants by June 7.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that conditions in Afghanistan no longer warrant TPS, which aims to protect individuals from war-torn countries. TPS was first granted to Afghans in 2022 due to ongoing crises. CASA, an advocacy group, will file a lawsuit to restore these protections, arguing that Trump’s actions equate to “ethnic cleansing.” TPS for Afghans will end by mid-May.
Additionally, the administration is increasing enforcement against student visa holders and lawful permanent residents. Separately, over 200 Venezuelan males were deported to El Salvador amid gang allegations. An immigrant registration requirement has also been reinstated, threatening fines for undocumented foreigners over 14. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem aims to intensify deportation efforts.
