Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Federal Court Ruling to End Temporary Protected Status
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on September 14th to allow the Trump Administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan.
"TPS has been a lifeline to so many individuals seeking safety and stability as their home countries face devastating and extraordinary challenges. This decision creates uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of immigrants and their families who call this country their home. TPS holders contribute to our communities as educators, laborers, healthcare workers, and more and deserve our full support," said Congressman Steven Horsford. "This fight is not over. I will continue my work in Congress to ensure protections for our immigrant communities."
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was created to protect foreign nationals in the U.S. whose home countries may be experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extreme conditions. Other federal programs that provide temporary protections to immigrants include Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
Nevada is home to 4,000 TPS holders who live and work legally in the United States. These programs allow beneficiaries to contribute to our economy and become dedicated members of our communities.
Last year, Congressman Horsford proudly voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides Dreamers, TPS and DED holders a path to U.S. citizenship. Congressman Horsford supports comprehensive immigration reform that protects our national security while bringing families together rather than tearing them apart.