- 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.
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