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What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

This fact sheet provides an overview of how Temporary Protected Status designations are made, what benefits TPS confers, and how TPS beneficiaries apply for and regularly renew their status.

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Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

Temporary Protected Status provides protection to hundreds of thousands of people living in the U.S., offering safety and stability amid crisis.

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Breaking Down the Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

A recent executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain U.S.-born children faced immediate legal backlash and was blocked in court. Our blog explores the constitutional history, the legal challenges, and what this means for the future of American citizenship.

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