The Trump administration has rescinded a decision that extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 600,000 Venezuelans, putting them at risk of deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed the notice reversing the extension granted by the Biden administration, saying it allowed individuals to "violate our laws for another 18 months". The change takes effect immediately, creating uncertainty for many Venezuelans who rely on TPS for legal status and work authorization. Caren Añez, a Venezuelan journalist who fled due to political persecution, expressed fear about her future, stating that returning to Venezuela is not an option. More than 7.7 million Venezuelans have left their country since 2013, driven by economic collapse and political turmoil under Nicolás Maduro. TPS for Venezuelans was originally extended until October 2026, but Noem’s decision returns it to two separate designations set to expire in April and September. If she takes no further action, protections will automatically extend for six months. Deportation remains complicated, as the US lacks diplomatic relations with Venezuela. Advocacy groups, including the National TPS Alliance, have vowed legal challenges to the decision. TPS, created in 1990, provides temporary legal status to individuals from countries affected by crises but does not offer a pathway to citizenship. While Venezuelans are among the largest TPS recipients, the administration has not yet addressed protections for Salvadoreans, Ukrainians, and Sudanese, who also received extensions.