US government considers ending deportation protections for thousands of Liberians living in the US
The US government is considering ending deportation protections for thousands of Liberians living in the US, according to a new report. The protections, which were first put in place in 2002, have allowed Liberians to live and work in the US without fear of deportation.
However, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now reviewing the policy, and it is unclear what will happen to the thousands of Liberians who have been living in the US under these protections.
"The Administration is considering a number of factors in reviewing the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberia," a DHS spokesperson said in a statement. "This includes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Liberia, the country's progress towards stability and the numbers of Liberians currently in the US who have benefited from the DED."
The protections were first put in place in 2002 due to the humanitarian crisis in Liberia following the civil war. Since then, thousands of Liberians have moved to the US, many of whom have started new lives and built families.
"Liberians have been living in the US under this protection for over 15 years," said Kadiata Massaquoi, a Liberian-American who has been living in the US since 2001. "We have built lives, started families, and contributed to the US economy. Taking away our protection would be a huge blow to our community."
The US government is required to review the policy every 18 months to determine whether it is still necessary. However, the process is often complex and can take several months to complete.
"The review process is ongoing, and we are working closely with the Liberian government to assess the humanitarian situation in Liberia," said a State Department spokesperson.
For thousands of Liberians living in the US, the uncertainty is causing anxiety and fear. "We are living in limbo, not knowing what the future holds," said Massaquoi. "We are asking the US government to consider our humanity and our contributions to the US."
Author's note: The US government's decision to review the deportation protections for Liberians living in the US highlights the complex and often contentious nature of immigration policy. As the US government considers ending these protections, it is essential that they prioritize the humanitarian needs of the individuals affected and consider the long-term consequences of their decision.
Liberians have been living in the US under this protection for over 15 years. We have built lives, started families, and contributed to the US economy. Taking away our protection would be a huge blow to our community.
We are living in limbo, not knowing what the future holds. We are asking the US government to consider our humanity and our contributions to the US.
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