deportation
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Dahlia Lithwick: Temporary protected status is a federal humanitarian program that protects folks against deportation.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
That number is certainly an undercount, as not all immigrants report wrongdoing for fear of deportation, and not every report included dollar amounts.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
But those alternatives are often narrower than the TPS program, so the elimination of TPS would make many of its beneficiaries subject to imminent deportation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
TPS protects its holders from deportation and is granted to people deemed to be in danger if they return home because of war, natural disaster or other extraordinary circumstances.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s important to remember that once your adjustment-of-status application is pending, you will not be subjected to random deportation unless you commit a crime.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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