Trump Again Accused of Racism in Ending Liberians’ Protections

Some 4,000 Liberians facing the end of U.S. immigration protections in just a few weeks could see some relief through a new lawsuit filed on their behalf.

The lawsuit filed March 8 in federal district court in Massachusetts is the first to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to end deferred enforced departure for nationals of the African nation, many of whom have lived and worked in the U.S. for two decades. It was filed on behalf of two African immigrant organizations and 15 named Liberians covered by DED.

The legal action seeks to prevent Liberians from losing their status March ...