By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
More than 8,000 Syrians living in the U.S. were granted temporary amnesty Thursday.
The Washington Times reports that Homeland Security is allowing Syrian to remain in the U.S. for up to 18 more months.
Secretary Jeh Johnson issued “temporary protected status” to Syrians, saying they may seek work permits and other way to live in the U.S.
“Syria’s lengthy civil conflict has resulted in high levels of food insecurity, limited access to water and medical care, and massive destruction of Syria’s infrastructure. Attacks against civilians, the use of chemical weapons and irregular warfare tactics, as well as forced conscription and use of child soldiers have intensified the humanitarian crisis,” Johnson said.
