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DHS Denies TPS for Venezuelans Amid Ongoing Instability

1/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

DHS will not reinstate TPS for Venezuelans, arguing conditions in Venezuela no longer warrant protection, despite the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins criticized this decision, saying instability in Venezuela makes return unsafe.
A federal court previously ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump's TPS rollbacks for other countries.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia Mclaughlin expressed hope for Venezuelans in the U.S., saying they could return home.

History

Historical Context

The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, allows immigrants from countries facing crises to remain in the U.S. In 2020, a federal court upheld TPS protections for over 300,000 individuals from nations like El Salvador and Haiti. The current refusal to reinstate TPS for Venezuelans amid ongoing instability reflects ongoing debates about U.S. immigration policy and the safety of returning migrants.

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Story summary

DHS will not reinstate TPS for Venezuelans, arguing conditions in Venezuela no longer warrant protection, despite the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins criticized this decision, saying instability in Venezuela makes return unsafe.
A federal court previously ruled against U.S. President Donald Trump's TPS rollbacks for other countries.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia Mclaughlin expressed hope for Venezuelans in the U.S., saying they could return home.

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