Thousands of immigrants to leave the country within 60 days

 

 

PP Cherian, Dallas

Washington, D.C.: Thousands of immigrants who have been legally living in the United States since 1999 have been told to leave the country within 60 days. Under the new decision by the Trump administration, more than 50,000 citizens of Honduras and Nicaragua who have been in the US for decades will lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by September.

These immigrants work in various sectors of society, including nurses, mechanics, cleaners and executives. They have married, bought homes and raised children here. They have started businesses, including restaurants and construction companies, paid taxes and contributed to Social Security. They have been living and working legally in the United States since 1999.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the move as part of a crackdown on immigration. The department explained that the TPS program for natives is being ended because of “improved conditions” in Honduras and Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan and Honduran immigrants have launched a legal battle against the Trump administration’s move. One example is Johnny Silva, who has filed a lawsuit with his son.