The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 22,500 Afghans and Cameroonians. Around 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS by May and 7,900 Cameroonians by June, heightening their vulnerability to deportation. Advocacy groups plan to challenge this decision legally, citing risks to personal safety and human rights.

The Trump administration has officially terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians residing in the United States, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security. These changes will result in the loss of TPS for Afghans by May and for Cameroonians by June, significantly increasing the risk of deportation for these groups.

The decision is part of a broader immigration policy under the Trump administration, which emphasizes strict enforcement and the dismantling of programs that provide temporary legal protections. TPS is typically granted to nationals from countries experiencing armed conflicts, natural disasters, or other exceptional crises, allowing them protection from deportation and the ability to work legally in the U.S.

In response to the termination of TPS, CASA, an advocacy organization for Cameroonian and other marginalized migrants, plans to pursue legal action to reinstate these protections. CASA Executive Director Gustavo Torres criticized the decision, stating that it risks returning individuals to dire conditions characterized by violence and human rights violations in their home countries.

The previous administration had offered TPS to Afghans in 2022 following significant turmoil due to the military withdrawal, but current conditions in both Afghanistan and Cameroon have been deemed insufficient to warrant continued TPS protection, according to DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.

The Trump administration’s conclusion of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians exacerbates the plight of many migrants at risk of deportation. There is an ongoing response from advocacy groups to counter this action, emphasizing the dire humanitarian implications of reintroducing individuals to conflict and crisis situations. This decision aligns with the administration’s overall stance on immigration enforcement and the reduction of protective programs.

Original Source: africa.businessinsider.com

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