Shumita Basu

without the risk of deportation. The Department of Homeland Security initially planned to end TPS for around 350,000 Venezuelans today. But a federal judge last week paused that plan, saying deporting them would cause irreparable harm to families and cost billions in economic activity. One industry that could be seriously disrupted by more deportations is caregiving.

without the risk of deportation. The Department of Homeland Security initially planned to end TPS for around 350,000 Venezuelans today. But a federal judge last week paused that plan, saying deporting them would cause irreparable harm to families and cost billions in economic activity. One industry that could be seriously disrupted by more deportations is caregiving.

without the risk of deportation. The Department of Homeland Security initially planned to end TPS for around 350,000 Venezuelans today. But a federal judge last week paused that plan, saying deporting them would cause irreparable harm to families and cost billions in economic activity. One industry that could be seriously disrupted by more deportations is caregiving.

Foreign-born workers make up a significant portion of caregivers in the United States. More than 40% of home health aides, close to 30% of personal care workers, and just over 20% of nursing assistants. That's according to data from 2022 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Foreign-born workers make up a significant portion of caregivers in the United States. More than 40% of home health aides, close to 30% of personal care workers, and just over 20% of nursing assistants. That's according to data from 2022 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Foreign-born workers make up a significant portion of caregivers in the United States. More than 40% of home health aides, close to 30% of personal care workers, and just over 20% of nursing assistants. That's according to data from 2022 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

And because these jobs are so demanding and relatively low paying, NBC and KFF Health News report they often struggle to attract enough American born workers to fill roles. So KFF Health News reporter Vanessa Sanchez told us increasingly immigrants are taking them.

And because these jobs are so demanding and relatively low paying, NBC and KFF Health News report they often struggle to attract enough American born workers to fill roles. So KFF Health News reporter Vanessa Sanchez told us increasingly immigrants are taking them.

And because these jobs are so demanding and relatively low paying, NBC and KFF Health News report they often struggle to attract enough American born workers to fill roles. So KFF Health News reporter Vanessa Sanchez told us increasingly immigrants are taking them.

Sanchez told us about one woman living through this uncertainty. Alanis Ortiz is a Venezuelan immigrant and caregiver in New Jersey with TPS.

Sanchez told us about one woman living through this uncertainty. Alanis Ortiz is a Venezuelan immigrant and caregiver in New Jersey with TPS.

Sanchez told us about one woman living through this uncertainty. Alanis Ortiz is a Venezuelan immigrant and caregiver in New Jersey with TPS.

Josephine's family told Sanchez Ortiz plays a critical role in her well-being, and they've been trying to win a reprieve for Ortiz. They've called congressional representatives. One family member wrote a letter to President Trump asking him to reconsider revoking TPS.

Josephine's family told Sanchez Ortiz plays a critical role in her well-being, and they've been trying to win a reprieve for Ortiz. They've called congressional representatives. One family member wrote a letter to President Trump asking him to reconsider revoking TPS.

Josephine's family told Sanchez Ortiz plays a critical role in her well-being, and they've been trying to win a reprieve for Ortiz. They've called congressional representatives. One family member wrote a letter to President Trump asking him to reconsider revoking TPS.

And Josephine's mom, Krista, told Sanchez if anything happens to Ortiz, their family, and especially Josephine, would be, quote, gutted beyond belief.

And Josephine's mom, Krista, told Sanchez if anything happens to Ortiz, their family, and especially Josephine, would be, quote, gutted beyond belief.

And Josephine's mom, Krista, told Sanchez if anything happens to Ortiz, their family, and especially Josephine, would be, quote, gutted beyond belief.

As for Ortiz, the possibility of losing her job and being deported has brought a lot of anxiety.

As for Ortiz, the possibility of losing her job and being deported has brought a lot of anxiety.