Trump Administration’s Myanmar Deportation Decision Ignores Ongoing Civil War and Risks American Values

In a move that raises serious questions about the commitment of the Trump administration to principled leadership and national security, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Myanmar citizens. Her rationale: claims of “notable progress” in governance and military promises of elections – claims that stand in stark contrast to grim realities on the ground. How Can Stability Be Claimed Amid Brutal Military Rule? The military regime led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing brutally seized power in 2021, imprisoning democratically elected leaders such as Aung San Suu Kyi and banning legitimate opposition....