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US shortens protection time for illegal immigrants

ICE acting director: Agency will refrain from deportation for up to 6 months
KCRA  |  Updated: 1:35 PM PDT May 10, 2017
 
LOS ANGELES (AP) —

U.S. authorities are reducing how long they'll hold off deporting immigrants in the country illegally who are awaiting a decision from Congress on so-called "private bills" written for individual cases.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Thomas Homan sent a letter to lawmakers last week saying the agency will only refrain from deporting immigrants with legislation pending on their behalf for up to six months, with the possibility of one 90-day extension.

http://www.kcra.com/article/us-shortens-protection-time-for-illegal-immigrants/9633277
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