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Trump to End TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Amid Crisis

12/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese immigrants on January 5, 2025.
Alex Lomong, a South Sudanese immigrant and athlete, lives in Virginia.
Advocacy groups warn that conditions in South Sudan remain dire due to ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.
TPS holders face limited legal-residency options and worry about their future in the United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese immigrants on January 5, 2025.
Alex Lomong, a South Sudanese immigrant and athlete, lives in Virginia.
Advocacy groups warn that conditions in South Sudan remain dire due to ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.
TPS holders face limited legal-residency options and worry about their future in the United States.