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Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Biden Administration Designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief for Ukraine

Statement

Date: March 4, 2022
Location: New York, NY
Issues: Foreign Affairs Immigration

Following a bipartisan letter led by Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), the Biden administration has announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief (SSR) designation for Ukraine.

"I applaud the Biden administration for acting swiftly to grant TPS and SSR for Ukrainians who are suffering at the hands of this conflict," said Rep. Espaillat. "The United States has a moral and humanitarian responsibility to support Ukrainians during such trying times like these, and this announcement will provide vital, life-saving protection from deportation for Ukrainian nationals who call the United States home.

"Vladimir Putin's desire to return to an era of conquest and violence, threatens the security of Ukraine, Europe, and the world at large cannot -- and will not -- succeed. We must work together with our allies to hold Putin and the Russian government accountable, prevent the escalation of conflict, and protect the people of Ukraine," Espaillat concluded.


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