DHS Grants Temporary Deportation Reprieve for Over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese
The Department of Homeland Security provides a temporary stay for 100,000+ Ukrainians and Sudanese, delaying deportation as officials weigh future status.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a temporary reprieve for more than 100,000 individuals from Ukraine and Sudan, ensuring they remain protected from immediate deportation. This decision comes as their existing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was scheduled to expire on October 19.
While the department confirmed that those currently covered by these measures will retain their protections, it did not provide a specific timeline for how long this extension will last or when a final determination will be issued. The agency noted that an official announcement regarding the future of these programs will be made at the appropriate time.
The status of work permits for these individuals remains unconfirmed, though TPS typically allows for employment authorization while protections are active. This move follows a pattern by the Trump administration of allowing temporary stays without providing long-term guidance, a strategy that has drawn criticism from humanitarian advocates who argue that the ongoing conflicts in both nations make safe return impossible.
Yuriy Boyechko, CEO of the nonprofit Hope For Ukraine, characterized the government’s action as a temporary fix that fails to address the necessity for a permanent residency pathway. Meanwhile, organizations like Global Refuge and World Relief have urged Congress and the administration to prioritize long-term stability for those displaced by war and famine.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
