News of the decision threw Venezuelans living and working in the U.S. into turmoil.
is ending protections that shielded roughly 350,000 Venezuela ns from deportation, leaving them with two months before they lose their right to work in the U.S.
Gimenez plans to continue to work with fellow members of Congress to sway the administration to change their strategy and focus on eliminating Nicolas Maduro's regime. Carmona arrived in the U.S. in 2022 and reunited in Miami with his wife and 17-year-old daughter. The three requested TPS. He works in construction and said he'll explore other ways to stay in the U.S. legally.
“The sheer numbers have resulted in associated difficulties in local communities,” the secretary's decision says. She cited members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as among those coming to the U.S. During his campaign, Trump repeatedly hammered at dangers posed by the gang, sparking criticism that he was painting all immigrants as criminals.
“We want to return but to a free, safe and prosperous Venezuela where no one is persecuted and that they do so voluntarily,” she said. “Criminals are a tiny fraction of Venezuelans who are giving everything to contribute to the American nation.”
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