The U.S. has decided to end deportation protections for thousands of Afghan and Cameroonian nationals who had been living in the country under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Roughly 14,600 Afghans will see their TPS expire in May, while about 7,900 Cameroonians will lose their protections in June.

This decision is part of a broader push by President Donald Trump to enforce stricter immigration measures. Since entering office, he has worked to reduce the number of individuals shielded from deportation through temporary legal programs.

TPS is a designation granted to individuals from countries experiencing significant crises such as war, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. It allows recipients to stay in the U.S. legally and apply for work permits during the protection period, which typically lasts between six and eighteen months and can be extended.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem concluded that current conditions in both Afghanistan and Cameroon no longer justify continued protection under this program, said DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin.