The U.S. government under former President Donald Trump had planned to revoke the legal status of more than 500,000 immigrants, a move that sparked widespread controversy and legal battles. The decision primarily affected individuals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and other immigration relief programs.
The administration argued that conditions in the immigrants’ home countries had improved, making it unnecessary to extend their protected status. However, immigration advocates criticized the move, stating that many of those affected had lived in the U.S. for decades, built families, and contributed to the economy.
Legal challenges delayed the implementation of these policies, and subsequent administrations have taken steps to reassess the decisions. The issue remains a point of debate in U.S. immigration policy discussions.
