Bipartisan Concerns Mount Over Potential Deportations of Ukrainian War Refugees

As Trump administration nears a decision, lawmakers express fear for families displaced by war.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering revoking the temporary legal status of approximately 240,000 Ukrainian refugees currently residing in the United States (Reuters was the first to break that news). This decision could fast-track deportations, unsettling many who fled the ongoing war in Ukraine and have established lives in the U.S. The humanitarian parole programs that have provided these individuals protection since Russia’s invasion are now under scrutiny, causing widespread concern among lawmakers, advocacy groups, and Ukrainian communities.

Several U.S. Senators have expressed concern about the potential consequences of this policy change. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) voiced his reservations about the blanket approach, stating, "I don't think you can punish legitimate war refugees, particularly from friendly allied countries like Ukraine. I'm a little concerned about it, and hope we can be a little more discerning." Cramer emphasized the need for a more nuanced approach, especially when dealing with refugees from a nation at war.

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