Biden administration protects thousands of Lebanese from deportation amid war

18 Oct 2024, 07:13 by Darryl Coote · UPI

Oct. 18 (UPI) -- The Biden administration has announced it is granting protection from deportation to Lebanese nationals amid Israel's ongoing assault on Hezbollah in the Middle Eastern country.

The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Thursday that Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status, shielding Lebanese nationals presently in the country from deportation for 18 months while permitting them to apply for work permits.