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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Barney Davis

Temporary protected status: Who is protected by Biden’s latest extension?

President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House as he gives his farewell address - (AFP or licensors)

Nearly a million immigrants will continue to be allowed to live and work for the next two years in the United States under emergency legislation extended by Joe Biden in one of the last decrees of his presidency.

With Donald Trump hoping to expand his “America First” agenda after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election with strong anti-migrant rhetoric, this latest move from Biden will likely be taken personally by the president-elect.

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