The U.S. has closed entry to Ukrainian refugees — The New York Times

Ukrainian refugees have been barred from entering the United States.

This information reported according to a report by The New York Times.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly ordered the suspension of several programs that allowed migrants to temporarily settle in the country.

Among the suspended programs is Uniting for Ukraine, which allowed Ukrainians to enter the U.S. with the support of financial sponsors. As of September 2023, this program had facilitated the entry of over 150,000 Ukrainians.

The new directive also mandates the immediate cessation of final decisions on pending applications submitted by migrants. In addition to Ukraine, refugee admissions have been suspended for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.

Earlier reports noted that the U.S. had initiated the largest deportation operation in its history. Hundreds of detainees have already been deported using military aircraft.

This follows an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump declaring a state of emergency at the Mexican border. The order involved deploying additional troops to the border and a promise to deport “millions” of illegal migrants.