1. United States
2. S.C.
3. Letter

The decision to revoke temporary protected status for over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela is concerning. Many of these individuals came to the United States fleeing instability and seeking asylum, with the understanding they would have a lawful pathway to remain. Terminating their legal status after only two years, with little notice, disrupts lives and goes against our principles of human rights and dignity. While immigration policies require nuance, abruptly stripping protections from over half a million people is an overly harsh approach that will upend families and communities. There must be a more judicious process that considers individual circumstances and adheres to international refugee laws. An indiscriminate revocation risks returning vulnerable people to dangerous conditions. We urge a review of this decision, with input from immigration experts and humanitarian organizations. There may be ways to uphold fair and secure immigration processes without such drastic measures against those who followed proper channels to seek safety. A course correction could demonstrate compassion alongside enforcing reasoned policies.