Trump Administration Weighs Revoking Temporary Protections for Ukrainian Refugees

The potential policy shift could impact 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion, raising legal, humanitarian, and diplomatic concerns.

President Trump has not yet decided whether to revoke temporary legal protections for 240,000 Ukrainian refugees who fled the war with Russia.
Reports suggest the administration is considering fast-tracked deportations, but the White House has dismissed these claims as 'fake news' and stated no decision has been made.
The move would align with previous Trump policies targeting mass deportations and ending humanitarian parole programs for several groups, including Cubans, Haitians, and Venezuelans.
Critics warn that rescinding protections could harm U.S.-Ukraine relations, already strained after a contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and a halt to U.S. military aid.
Human rights groups and lawmakers have urged the administration to maintain protections, citing the dangers of returning refugees to a war zone and the potential for legal challenges if the policy is enacted.