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Trump officials soften approach to key immigration policy ahead of midterms

The US Department of Homeland Security has granted a temporary deportation reprieve to over 100,000 immigrants from Ukraine and Sudan. This decision comes ahead of the midterm elections and marks a softening of the Trump administration's approach to key immigration policies. The move allows these individuals to retain their protected status for now.

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  • ✓ The US Department of Homeland Security has granted a temporary deportation reprieve to over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese.
  • ✓ The Trump administration has stripped humanitarian protections from immigrants of various countries since January 2025.
  • ✓ Only people from Ukraine, Sudan, and El Salvador remain protected from deportation in the US, while Somalia, Ethiopia, Haiti, and 6 other countries have lost protection.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The Trump administration has decided not to cancel the temporary protected status for Ukrainians and Sudanese, allowing them to remain in the US without fear of deportation for now.

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  1. US grants temporary deportation reprieve to 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese

    The US Department of Homeland Security has granted a temporary deportation reprieve to over 100,000 immigrants from Ukraine and Sudan. This decision comes ahead of the midterm elections and marks a softening of the Trump administration's approach to key immigration policies. The move allows these individuals to retain their protected status for now.

    Why it matters

    The Trump administration has been stripping humanitarian protections from immigrants of various countries since January 2025. The decision to grant a temporary reprieve to Ukrainians and Sudanese is a departure from this trend. This development is significant as it highlights a potential shift in the administration's stance on immigration policy. The midterm elections are approaching, and this move may be seen as an attempt to address concerns around immigration.

    What is confirmed

    • The US Department of Homeland Security has granted a temporary deportation reprieve to over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese.
    • The Trump administration has stripped humanitarian protections from immigrants of various countries since January 2025.
    • Only people from Ukraine, Sudan, and El Salvador remain protected from deportation in the US, while Somalia, Ethiopia, Haiti, and 6 other countries have lost protection.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Trump administration's decision to grant a temporary reprieve to Ukrainians and Sudanese may be linked to the upcoming midterm elections.

    What to watch next

    • The final decision on the temporary protected status for Ukrainians and Sudanese
    • The impact of this development on the midterm elections
    • Any further changes to the US immigration policy
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. help.naver.com — Futures Flat As Oil Rebounds After Trump's "Energy Ceasefire" Unravels, Memory Stocks Slide | ZeroHedge
    2. The Washington Post — Trump officials soften approach to key immigration policy ahead of midterms
    3. The Hill — Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese
    4. Reuters — US says immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan can keep protected status for now
    5. CBS News — Immigrants from Ukraine and Sudan to retain deportation protections for now
    6. Chicago Tribune — With temporary protections for Ukrainians in limbo, there is fear and uncertainty: ‘Please help us’
    7. PBS — Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese
    8. Business Insider Africa — Only people from Ukraine, Sudan and El Salvador remain protected from deportation in the US while Somalia, Ethiopia, Haiti and 6 other countries lose protection
    9. The Guardian — US grants deportation reprieve to migrants from Ukraine and Sudan
    10. www.aila.org — Daily Immigration News Clips - October 20, 2026
    11. english.elpais.com — Trump administration softens its stance on TPS amid election ...
    12. www.joemygod.com — DHS Hits Pause On Deporting 100,000 Ukrainians - Joe.My.God.
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