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Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese
DHS extends temporary protection for 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese amid war risks.
In brief
DHS extends temporary protection for 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese amid war risks. U.S. grants temporary deportation reprieve for over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese facing unsafe home conditions. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
DHS grants temporary reprieve
DHS says over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese can stay in the U.S. without immediate deportation risk.
TPS protection set to expire
Temporary Protected Status for 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese was scheduled to end october 19.
DHS delays final decision
DHS states protection remains in effect until a final announcement is made.
Work permits unaffected
DHS did not specify if work permits would continue for TPS holders.
Trump administration pattern
Trump administration previously ended TPS for over 1 million people but kept protections for 200,000 Salvadorans.
Ukraine safety concerns
Ukraine was invaded by Russia in 2022 and remains unsafe for return due to ongoing war.
Sudan conflict risks
Sudan faces civil war, famine, and human rights abuses making it unsafe for return.
Midterm election timing
DHS decision comes two weeks before November 3 midterm elections.
What to remember
U.S. grants temporary deportation reprieve for over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese facing unsafe home conditions.
