Commentary: Immigration should be part of US response to Russia on Ukraine

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Chicago Tribune

The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians. While this welcome news will provide work permits and block deportation for Ukrainians already in the United States, much more needs to be done. As Europe confronts a situation of legions of Ukrainians escaping the invasion and war, America will need to think bigger and bolder. During our last Cold War era, presidents and congressional members from both parties leaned on immigration as part of an array of options in the face of authoritarian global aggression. Given how polarizing the issue of immigration is, …

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