Temporary protected status under American law was intended to prevent the deportation of immigrants to countries where it's not safe to return. Countries where it's not safe to return. By law, a TPS designation can only be made or extended in increments of 6, 12, or 18 months. It is truly temporary in nature. Ahead of every TPS expiration, the Secretary of State must reassess the conditions in the countries and decide whether to renew the designation or let it end. (00:48–00:56)
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Asserts the legal framework for TPS designation durations.
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