On Sept. 9, Donald Trump Jr. claimed on X that Springfield, Ohio, was being destroyed by “unvetted Haitian migrants” and blamed Vice President Kamala Harris. Fordham Law Professor Gemma Solimene is quoted in a Politifact article that breaks down what Temporary Protected Status is and how the program works.
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Trump Jr.’s claim that Temporary Protected Status recipients are unvetted is inaccurate. To receive Temporary Protected Status, a person must complete Form I-821, a detailed 13-page questionnaire.
“You’ll see that extensive biographical and background-related information needs to be provided, including information about any involvement with criminal systems,” said Gemma Solimene, a Fordham University School of Law professor specializing in immigration law.
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