Assembly adopts resolution urging Congress to protect Temporary Protected Status holders

Aug 28, 2025

The California Assembly on July 17 adopted AJR 8, a resolution urging Congress to preserve and extend Temporary Protected Status for vulnerable nationalities; the measure passed on a roll-call vote, 49–7, after a floor debate between Assemblymember Haney (author) and Assemblymember DeMayo (opponent).

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The California State Assembly on July 17 adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 8 (AJR 8), urging Congress to preserve Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and to pass a legislative path to stability for TPS holders living and working in the state. The resolution passed on a roll-call vote, 49–7.

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