What Is Temporary Protected Status?

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In his second term, President Donald Trump has tried to roll back TPS protections for several countries in addition to other humanitarian parole programs.

Demonstrators rally in support of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador in 2023.

Demonstrators rally in Washington in support of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguans, Hondurans, Guatemalans and Salvadorans in 2023.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images file

July 13, 2026, 11:36 AM EDT

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This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has long been used as a humanitarian solution for migrants who are unable to return home safely. President Donald Trump’s efforts to scale back such programs have further fueled the debate over the immigration policy’s use and scope.

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