DHS to end TPS for some Myanmar nationals
The Trump administration said Monday it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for some Myanmar (Burma) nationals effective Jan. 26, asserting conditions have improved enough for return. The policy affects only TPS holders, not people here under other statuses; Minnesota—home to more than 20,000 Karen refugees—could see local TPS holders lose deportation protection if they lack another lawful pathway, attorneys warn.
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📌 Key Facts
- Agency action: DHS will terminate TPS for certain Myanmar nationals
- Effective date: Jan. 26
- Scope: Applies only to TPS holders; other statuses (e.g., asylum, LPR) are not affected
- Local context: Minnesota has 20,000+ Karen refugees, with potential impacts on Twin Cities TPS holders
- DHS rationale: cites end of state of emergency, planned elections, ceasefires, and improved governance