Obama blocks deportation for thousands of Liberian illegals, citing Ebola crisis

Posted on AllSides September 27th, 2014
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President Obama deferred deportation Friday for thousands of Liberians living in the U.S., allowing them to remain in America for two more years rather than return to their Ebola-stricken homeland.

In a presidential order, Mr. Obama extended the grant of “deferred enforced departure” for Liberians who have enjoyed safe haven status in the U.S. as far back as 1991, when their country was in the midst of a civil war.

Mr. Obama said there are “compelling foreign policy reasons” for his action; Liberia is one of three West African nations...

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