Biden extends deportation protections for over 800,000 immigrants before Trump takes office

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President Joe Biden has extended the legal status of over 800,000 immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan, and Venezuela by 18 months. This extension affects those under the Temporary Protected Status program, which allows them to stay and work in the U.S. The extension complicates plans for mass deportations by President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized the program. The legal status was set to expire in the spring, but now these immigrants can remain in the country longer. Temporary Protected Status is granted to individuals from unstable countries but does not lead to citizenship. The Biden administration's decision reflects a commitment to support those affected by environmental disasters and instability.


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