President Joe Biden has extended the legal status of over 800,000 immigrants for another 18 months, disrupting plans for mass deportations by President-elect Donald Trump.
The extension pertains to immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan, and Venezuela who are protected under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
This decision allows these individuals to continue residing and working in the U.S. despite Trump’s opposition to the TPS program.
Department of Homeland Security Director Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized careful review and collaboration in this decision to provide necessary protections.
Trump and his administration had previously criticized TPS, leading to fear among immigrant communities, particularly in areas like Springfield, Ohio.