PRESS RELEASE 

For immediate release 

Wednesday, July 7, 2025

Contact: press@alianzaamericas.org / (773) 638-4278

Today, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people of Honduran and Nicaraguan origin. This decision puts at risk tens of thousands of people who, for more than 25 years, have put down roots in the United States, are our neighbors, and have contributed significantly to their communities, local economies, and the collective well-being of this country. 

“Revoking TPS at this historic moment not only breaks the moral and legal commitment to protection, but also puts at risk the health, safety, and stability of thousands of mixed-status families, in which one or more persons are U.S. citizens, affecting entire communities,” stated Christian Aguiluz, director of Houston’s America for All, a community based organization in Texas.

Alianza Americas firmly reject this decision. The arguments used to justify the cancellation are false, malicious, and violate the law that created TPS: to protect people who cannot safely return to their countries of origin. Neither Honduras nor Nicaragua have adequate security conditions, infrastructure, or services to guarantee the dignified reintegration of people who have lived in the U.S. for more than two decades. Many communities are still suffering from the ravages of Hurricane Mitch, aggravated by state neglect, violence, corruption, and lack of opportunities.

This decision also adds to a troubling pattern of anti-immigrant policies and the criminalization of people with TPS, including under unfounded stigmas such as alleged gang affiliations.

“The process for obtaining TPS is one of the most rigorous, as beneficiaries have undergone exhaustive security checks at the federal level,” stated Patricia Montes, executive director of Centro Presente and Honduran human rights activist in Boston, MA.

We urge the authorities to reverse this decision and guarantee protection for TPS holders. To the affected communities, we reiterate: you are not alone. We join legal and community advocacy efforts and encourage you to organize, seek legal advice, and stay informed.

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Alianza Americas is a transnational network of migrant-led organizations in the United States. We advocate for social justice, equity and human rights in the Americas.

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