"Thousands of Migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar Face Deportation as Temporary Protections are Revoked In a move that has sparked widespread concern, two U.S. district judges have rejected cases defending temporary protections for migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar, leaving hundreds of individuals at risk of deportation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that, effective August 7, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations have been halted for both countries, effectively ending the temporary reprieve from deportation that many had been relying on. The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for those who have been living in the U.S. under TPS, many of whom have built lives and families in the country. With the clock ticking, advocates are scrambling to provide support and resources to those affected, as the fate of their stay in the U.S. hangs in the balance."
Two U.S. district judges rejected cases defending temporary protections for migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar, leaving some at risk for deportation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued two alerts on its website confirming that, effective Aug. 7, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation had been halted for both countries. The notice came after U.S....