Thousands of Venezuelans in South Florida with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are rushing to extend their driver’s licenses after a federal court ruling temporarily blocked efforts to end their protections.
The decision, issued last week by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in California, overturned the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel TPS for nearly one million Venezuelans and Haitians living in the United States.
While the ruling provides relief, many TPS holders are hurrying to update their licenses, even if only for 60 days.
Long lines for driver’s license extensions at Miami-Dade office
Crowds formed at the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s office on West Flagler Street and 77th Avenue as applicants sought temporary extensions…