President Joe Biden granted Palestinians in the United States temporary protection from deportation amid the ongoing conflict overseas, according to a new memo Wednesday. The move comes as the White House faces immense pressure from the Arab-American community over the situation in Gaza. “Specifically, President Biden is granting deferred enforced departure for 18 months to Palestinians that are currently in the United States,” the statement continued. Those convicted of felonies or who pose a public safety threat are not eligible for deferred enforced departure. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com

Source: CNN February 15, 2024 07:21 UTC