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Dahlia Lithwick: Temporary protected status is a federal humanitarian program that protects folks against deportation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The legislation defines “personal information” as anything that identifies, describes or relates to the protected individuals, including their names, addresses, telephone numbers, physical descriptions, driver’s licenses, financial information, license plate numbers and places of employment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"Better match, and western Europe would be so well protected by the League of the Royal Filibuster."

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In October 2024, 56-year-old José Aguilar, who had been granted temporary protected status under George W. Bush’s administration, was in just that position when he came upon a Facebook ad.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

If she protected Håkon, she wouldn’t ever get the money she needed, and her family would be homeless.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack