The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from several countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, Venezuela, Honduras, and Nicaragua. TPS, originally granted under extraordinary circumstances such as natural disasters in the 1990s, was intended as a temporary measure but has been extended for some recipients for over two decades. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that TPS was never meant to be permanent and is now being ended for certain countries as conditions have changed. This decision places many immigrants and refugees, including Afghans who assisted the U.S. military, at risk of deportation. Critics, including Amnesty International and Representative Mike Levin, have condemned the policy, warning that forcing returnees to countries like Afghanistan under current conditions is dangerous. The administration argues that some countries are now safe for return, a claim disputed by opponents who highlight ongoing risks for those targeted by the Taliban and other threats.