Trump Administration Considers Ending Protections for 240,000 Ukrainian Refugees

The move would reverse policies from the Biden era and potentially affect 1.8 million migrants under temporary programs.

President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning to revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 240,000 Ukrainian refugees who fled the ongoing war in their country.
This decision is part of a broader effort to terminate humanitarian parole programs initiated under President Joe Biden, impacting migrants from countries including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.
The proposed policy shift could lead to expedited deportations and may take effect as early as April 2025, according to sources cited by Reuters.
The discussions around ending protections for Ukrainians began prior to recent tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, including disagreements over U.S. military aid and negotiations with Russia.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the White House have not issued official statements, while Ukrainian officials have also refrained from commenting.