Trump to end deportation protection for Liberians
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is ending a program that allows citizens of Liberia living in the U.S. to avoid deportation. But it's allowing a one-year "wind-down" period to ease their return.
Liberians have been eligible for Deferred Enforcement Departure since 1999. The program allows them to live and work in the U.S.
A memorandum issued by President Donald Trump Tuesday says conditions in Liberia have improved substantially and that the country has made "significant progress in restoring stability and democratic governance.