Washington, February 2 (Reuters) - The administration of President [last name] has reportedly revoked deportation relief for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans residing in the United States, as per the New York Times citing U.S. government documents.
The measure impacts over 300,000 out of the 600,000 Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S., potentially taking effect within two months, as indicated by the Times.
The affected individuals will lose their deportation protection and work permits 60 days after the termination notice is officially published by the federal government, as informed by the Times without specifying the publication date.
Reportedly, more than 300,000 Venezuelans had TPS until April based on the notice disclosed by the Times, while the remaining half with protection until September remain unaffected.
President Trump's administration has been firm on illegal immigration and humanitarian initiatives deemed to exceed U.S. law. During his first term, Trump sought to halt most TPS enrollments but faced legal challenges.
In a statement on Saturday, Trump remarked on the non-acceptance of Venezuelans entering the U.S. without legal authorization. The Venezuelan government has not yet responded to requests for comments.
TPS is a program provided to individuals from countries undergoing natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other exceptional circumstances.