CBS News posted on 5 November 2025 an article titled "Trump Administration Ending Protected Status for South Sudanese Nationals" by Nicole Sganga.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the protected status of some 5,000 South Sudanese nationals living in the United States lapsed on 3 November, triggering a 60-day grace period to depart the United States or face deportation. DHS is urging them to depart voluntarily in spite of difficult conditions in South Sudan. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards South Sudan.
