Restricting Temporary Protected Status and Limiting Executive Immigration Parole
This bill drastically restricts the ability to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS), shifting the designation power from the Executive Branch to Congress. It imposes strict annual limits and narrow criteria for the 'parole' program, confining its use to very specific humanitarian or public benefit cases. Furthermore, the act repeals the 'cancellation of removal' provision and introduces new rules for unaccompanied alien children, aiming for faster repatriation if they do not meet specific criteria.
Key points
TPS Changes: Only Congress, not the President, can designate or extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The protection period is limited to a maximum of 12 months.
Parole Program Limits: An annual cap of 1,000 individuals is set for the discretionary parole program, with exceptions for specific groups (e.g., spouses of active-duty military, Cubans). Humanitarian criteria are narrowed to urgent medical emergencies or imminent death of a close relative.
Unaccompanied Children Repatriation: New rules for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) aim for faster repatriation by removing previous exceptions for children from non-contiguous countries.
Repeal of Immigration Relief: The act entirely repeals the 'Cancellation of Removal' provision, which previously offered a path to legal status for certain long-term residents.
Airport ID Restrictions: Prohibits the use of certain DHS-issued documents (like Notice to Appear or Notice to Report) as valid identification at airport security checkpoints, potentially affecting travel for individuals awaiting status resolution.
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