The number of confrontations between the armed actors in the Colombian conflict has dramatically increased in recent months. Essentially no region of the country is untouched by the violence and all civilians are potential targets of the violence.
Many people fear for their lives on a daily basis.
USCR estimates that more than 1.2 million Colombians have been forced to flee their homes due to continued conflict between paramilitaries, drug cartels, and the government. Granting TPS to Colombians who have come here recently in search of safety will not only extend protection to thousands of individuals, it will also send a clear message that the United States recognizes the severity of the crisis in Colombia. That in and of itself would be a major achievement for all of us who have worked so hard to impress the gravity of the Colombian crisis on the U.S. Government. TPS is a temporary protection that the Department of Justice can provide to nationals of foreign countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict. Please contact the Attorney General today and let her know that as an American who cares about the human rights of Colombians, you want her to grant them immediate TPS status.