The World from PRX

TPS

TPS stands for Temporary Protected Status, a government program created by Congress in 1990. It was signed into law by President George Bush, with the goal of providing safe haven for immigrants when war, a natural disaster or an epidemic make going back home too dangerous. We're covering changes to the program and the countries listed and removed from protected status.

Two woman stand in kitchen, one older and one younger looking at her phone
Global Politics
After 17 years of ‘legal life’ in the US, a family considers its next move
A Salvadoran man holds his nation's flag and a sign during a protest rally for immigrants rights on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 2013.
Conflict
Trump administration decision could force 200,000 Salvadorans out of the US
Children stand next to a banner against the US President's proposed end of the DACA program
Justice
Thousands of immigrants with ‘protected status’ face possible deportation