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Almost American

Meet a Salvadoran-American family who have legally lived and worked in the nation’s capital for 20 years. Their lives are upended when Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those from El Salvador and five other countries is revoked.

Almost American

1h 25m

Meet a Salvadoran-American family who have legally lived and worked in the nation’s capital for 20 years. Their lives are upended when Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those from El Salvador and five other countries is revoked.

Previews + Extras

  • Waiting for a Verdict: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Waiting for a Verdict

    E2 - 8m 47s

    Miles Taylor describes President Trump's preference for white immigrants. The Ayala family arrives at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Emi McLean explains that their argument is based on a change in practice. Judge panel hears arguments - and a family waits for over a year for a ruling.

  • Ain't No Sunshine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ain't No Sunshine

    S2024 E2 - 7m 28s

    The Former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff describes President Donald Trump's obsession with immigration. Joanna performs on saxophone and Juan sings "Ain't No Sunshine" as Maria describes how she learned she had a different status than her siblings. The family attends at meeting organized by the TPS Alliance.

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