250,000 Venezuelans face loss of U.S. protected status as TPS set to expire

More than 250,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. are set to lose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) when it expires Friday night, leaving them without work permits or driver’s licenses. Many are fearful of what comes next, including one woman identified only as “Maria,” who described feeling persecuted and uncertain about her future. Advocates say the sudden change has left families desperate and reluctant to speak publicly.