US plans to revoke the refugee status of tens of thousands of Ukrainians, which may affect 500,000 Haitians.

On May 20, according to documents reported by The Washington Post, citing its obtained files.

"The Trump administration of the United States will revoke the temporary refugee status of more than 200,000 Ukrainians who arrived in the U.S. after 2022, in order to pressure them to voluntarily leave the U.S. territory."

It was reported that the White House plans to use up to $250 million in funds freed up due to cuts in foreign aid to deport refugees who have come to the U.S. from active war zones. In addition to Ukrainians, this decision by the U.S. government may also affect 500,000 Haitians.

Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed the news and stated: "The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department are working together to implement the president's plan and will use funds originally intended for foreign aid to assist individuals illegally staying in the U.S. in 'voluntary repatriation'."

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