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Congress Debates Abuses of TPS Program

Lawmakers examined allegations that the Department of Homeland Security’s Temporary Protected Status program has been misused during a congressional hearing Tuesday.

Published Jun 9, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT | WFMZZ

At a congressional hearing Tuesday, lawmakers debated alleged abuses of the Department of Homeland Security’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, which allows nationals from designated countries to come to and remain in the U.S. The session focused on claims of misuse and questions about the program’s administration and oversight.