Trump Plans to Revoke Status for 240,000 Ukrainians

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to revoke the temporary legal status of approximately 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion, potentially fast-tracking their deportation by April. This decision marks a significant reversal from the policies under President Joe Biden, who had extended temporary protections to these refugees. The plan, which predates a recent public disagreement between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is part of a broader effort to strip legal status from over 1.8 million migrants admitted under Biden's humanitarian parole programs. A January executive order from Trump directed the termination of all categorical parole programs, affecting not only Ukrainians but also other nationalities like Cubans and Haitians. The Department of Homeland Security has not made any official announcements, and both the White House and Ukrainian embassy have declined to comment. This move could severely impact U.S.-Ukraine relations and the lives of thousands of Ukrainian refugees.