Trump Administration Removes Deportation Protection for 348,000 Venezuelans

The federal government is revoking Temporary Protected Status for some Venezuelans in the United States.
Trump Administration Removes Deportation Protection for 348,000 Venezuelans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during her confirmation hearing in Washington on Jan. 17, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is removing protections against deportation for some Venezuelans in the United States, according to a newly released government notice.

“[Noem] has determined it is contrary to the national interest to permit the covered Venezuelan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States,” reads the notice, which is scheduled to be formally published.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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